BBR Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 Could anyone tell me if I need a different micrometer to seat Berger vld Bullets I just ordered some and now I’m thinking oh crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 Not quite sure what you're referring to however you may need a different seating stem. What dies are you using? The micrometer sets the stem (insert), the stem fits the bullet ogive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBR Posted February 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 I mean seating stem iam using a redding premium set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 The standard stem may allow the tip of a VLD form bullet to run up against the top of the bore so you're seating off the tip; bad news as it would be all over the place. Redding do a VLD form stem, Spud has them I think. I modified a Hornady stem myself to ensure a good, and most importantly, repeatable seating. I have a lathe and tooling so pretty easy. I now use Wilson in-line dies with VLD stems, don't bother with micrometers as once I've set and measured, nothing need change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBR Posted February 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 Cheers I’ve messaged spud to see which one I need to order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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