Hi Maven.
I already have the RCBS decapping tool, so I'm going to use it on those GP-11 cases (et al). I would like a link if anyone has one, to a spec sheet for those cartridges. Just what is the correct nomenclature for those primers?
You are right on target about the thermometer. I read the thread that EDG started on CB and have put a digital meter with thermometer on my list. This works out nicely because I really messed up my small multimeter a few weeks ago.
I will most likely stick to Lee sizing dies/kits for now. The traditional lube/sizer is just a bit much for the budget now and I like that the Lee kits come with liquid alox, etc.
I will be slugging my bores some time in the next week or so.
I had hoped to copycat (for the 30-06 to 7.65 Belgium) the method used for forming .284 Win. brass to 7.5 Swiss, using the Lee 7.5 Swiss die. I have the dies and trimmers and thought that might be the most direct method to use.
By-the-way, I did get 50 pieces of .284 Win. for reforming to 7.5 Swiss, but I also hate the idea of tossing that GP-11 stuff if I can use it too!
Cheers,
Eli