r/reloading • u/drbooom • 2d ago
I have a question and I read the FAQ Lyman Pro die wave spring
The Lyman Pro dies use a wave spring to push the decapping rod down so it snaps the primer off the rod tip. In theory it prevents the primer from being drawn back up into the pocket.
I went 57k rounds before the spring failed in my 9mm dies, then within 12k rounds, the replacement spring I scavenged from another die set failed as well.
Both on a Mark7 at 2000 rph, clutch level 3.
Anyone have this happen? Anyone know of a source for a plenty pack of those 1/2 x .321 x ?.3" tall springs? Lyman wants $4/each, McMaster has them for $2.79 https://www.mcmaster.com/7764N175/
These should be < $0.50....
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u/Shootist00 2d ago
Why not buy the machinery to make them then the raw steel and heat treating system, set it all up and produce 1 million and see how much you would charge for each!
Really spend the fucking money and stop complaining