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KFW Oldtimer Offline Posts: 552 Location: Powell Wy. Joined: Dec 18^th, 2016	Flash hole swage question Apr 17^th, 2020 at 8:49am	Print Post
	Can some one describe the shape of the swage stem end to reduce the hole diameter to .062". Does the end of the stem have a rolled lip to swage/force the brass to close up around the .062 pin? Will be using my pocket swage die that seems to work great at reducing the pocket depth for pistol primers in rifle brass. Starting with .078+/_ holes. thanks kw


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MikeT Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 294 Location: St. Cloud, MN Joined: Sep 7^th, 2005	Re: Flash hole swage question Reply #1 - Apr 17^th, 2020 at 10:31am	Print Post
	Just one thing to consider with a 0.062" flash hole; de-priming is a pain. Been there, done that, so I drilled all my cases out to original size. Keep on hav'n fun! MikeT


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KFW Oldtimer Offline Posts: 552 Location: Powell Wy. Joined: Dec 18^th, 2016	Re: Flash hole swage question Reply #2 - Apr 17^th, 2020 at 11:09am	Print Post
	Mike T I did consider that too, I just want to modify 6 or so .40-82 cases too see if there is any accuracy gain for the hassle. thanks kw


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40_Rod Frequent Elocutionist Offline Extremism in the persuit of accuracy is not a vice Posts: 4285 Location: Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 20^th, 2004	Re: Flash hole swage question Reply #3 - Apr 17^th, 2020 at 3:27pm	Print Post
	I have used the same Sinclare flash hole uniformer for at least 30 years now. All it really is is a #1 Centerdrill with a shoulder to control the depth. iopens up the standard hole slightly and chanfers the inside. I have never understood the logic in a smaller hole to restrict the flash. Just doesnt make sense to me. 40 Rod


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beltfed Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1751 Location: Central Wi Joined: Dec 20^th, 2007	Re: Flash hole swage question Reply #4 - Apr 17^th, 2020 at 5:00pm	Print Post
	Interesting on the contrary, there are those who have actually opened up flashholes to 0.090+ thinking that might produce more consistency. Not so for me anyways--- I cannot tell the difference between 40-65 ( from R-P 45-70) brass I got with rifle, that was opened up to, I think 0.095" and the rest of the brass that did not have opened up flash holes. Another thing is placing paper discs at bottom of case over flash hole. or punching paper discs into the primer pocket as you seat the primers. The latter is said to help with the use of LP primers that are not as tall as LRs. Something about avoiding having the LPs set back and marking the breechblock. Never saw it happen, even on my 40-65 with original breechblock beltfed/arnie


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Jeff_Schultz ASSRA Board Member Offline Posts: 1602 Location: Ransomville, NY Joined: Apr 25^th, 2004	Re: Flash hole swage question Reply #5 - Apr 17^th, 2020 at 5:30pm	Print Post
	I'll share my experience with small flash holes in 32-40 with smokeless. I use 30 American brass and the .062 flash holes do not shoot nearly as well as the ones I opened to .082. Tested it several times in good conditions and have no doubt that the larger flash holes halve the size of groups from 3/4min to 3/8min. As the "Frog" says: YMMV.

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semtav Full Member Offline Posts: 100 Joined: Oct 2^nd, 2009	Re: Flash hole swage question Reply #6 - Apr 23^rd, 2020 at 5:21pm	Print Post
	Kim I've got a hoke setup. Ill see if i can find it and take a picture if it.


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KFW Oldtimer Offline Posts: 552 Location: Powell Wy. Joined: Dec 18^th, 2016	Re: Flash hole swage question Reply #7 - Apr 23^rd, 2020 at 5:42pm	Print Post
	Brian If can see one I can make it, instead of the by trial and error method. thanks kw


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semtav Full Member Offline Posts: 100 Joined: Oct 2^nd, 2009	Re: Flash hole swage question Reply #8 - Apr 23^rd, 2020 at 5:47pm	Print Post
	Just sent you an email


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