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  1. Boostmeister

    Excessive bullet seating force despite using mandrel expander

    Not certain that I have an answer, but I follow much the same process that you do. I clean with SS pins, anneal, and use a 21st Century expander using Redding neck lube. I would add that I use a 21st Century black nitride mandrel. Huge difference over SS or carbide! I then use a bore brush...
  2. Boostmeister

    Which expander mandrel are you using?

    I had used a Wilson expander mandrel for 6.5 CM and recently acquired a 21st Century expander in black nitride. The difference in force was an eye opener. I dip the necks in Redding dry neck lube and then run them through the expander. Amazing how smooth the 21st Century black nitride mandrel...
  3. Boostmeister

    Tikka T3x Tac A1 trigger spring

    Can't speak to the MCARBO stuff, but I installed a YODAVE trigger spring in my Tikka T3X TAC A1 and couldn't be happier. Massive change for minimal investment.
  4. Boostmeister

    Newbie Lesson-Learned #1 ...

    My process may not address everyone's needs, but it works very well for me. I separate the media using a Frankfort media separator (separator mounted to a 5 gal bucket) by rocking the separator back & forth with the bucket nearly full of water. I do this in our laundry stationary tub. To...