JWFilips
Well-Known Member
I actually have 2 broaching rods ( I think that is what they are called) They both have 2 sides with gradual tapers of hardened steel. So that gives me 4 different tapers.
When I started loading .223/ 243/ and 30 cal these were my go to expanders ( & In some ways better they any neck expander I have but not as convenient ) But thety got the job done. When I was fully satisfied I could shoot those calibers with alloy bullets I made the investment in Buckshots custom m-die inserts But I can say I probably used the for a year first. So there is definitely a frugal way of getting into shooting cast bullets! Make shift tools areas good & in some ways better in my book.
Heck A pair of good needle nose pliers can expand almost any caliber I would have to call them the true universal expanding tool!
When I started loading .223/ 243/ and 30 cal these were my go to expanders ( & In some ways better they any neck expander I have but not as convenient ) But thety got the job done. When I was fully satisfied I could shoot those calibers with alloy bullets I made the investment in Buckshots custom m-die inserts But I can say I probably used the for a year first. So there is definitely a frugal way of getting into shooting cast bullets! Make shift tools areas good & in some ways better in my book.
Heck A pair of good needle nose pliers can expand almost any caliber I would have to call them the true universal expanding tool!