Hi Fellas, looking for some review about GMI press and dies.
I'm interested mostly in .25 cal.
How their slugs shoot?
I'm interested mostly in .25 cal.
How their slugs shoot?
GMI Press and Dies
- Thread starter Esab
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Folks unfortunately we have very little presence here in terms of adaptation by AGN members. Honorable mentions are @SorenDrost @aroundlocks @Spinach and @Souhaib . The idea is simple, Press is for anyone who is looking to make thousands upon thousands of slugs especially the commercial manufacturers, but the other 2 tools SOC and SlugMaster is like the ultimate powerhouse of slug making equipment that fits in the pocket and made to last a lifetime.
Ideally the press is not for everyone, but SOC and SlugMaster is for everyone. because they are affordable to acquire and have built in features that enables the learning curve, (Skills needed to learn swaging slugs without the need for expensive press or commitment).
So that makes GMI versatile as it doesn't require arm and leg to get started with its portable tools. Or if need be we have the press! or....... here is the interesting part- you can use your reloading press or any other slug swaging press with our dies- we will bring in the adapters before Christmas this year.
Ideally the press is not for everyone, but SOC and SlugMaster is for everyone. because they are affordable to acquire and have built in features that enables the learning curve, (Skills needed to learn swaging slugs without the need for expensive press or commitment).
So that makes GMI versatile as it doesn't require arm and leg to get started with its portable tools. Or if need be we have the press! or....... here is the interesting part- you can use your reloading press or any other slug swaging press with our dies- we will bring in the adapters before Christmas this year.
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Even if they look reputable is very difficult to choose them without any review. I think they just stepped into this world and need more time to be competitive with the major brand. So Gmi users do not be shy
Hi buddy, what is the BC of these slugs? can you show any group as well? thanks
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It would help of sample slugs for each die set were available to test shoot. It's a crap shoot to find slugs that work well. Buying dies and maybe a press on the hope that it will work most likely will be much more expensive than you think!
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Hello @Esab , We have been here since 2018-19, Just when FX airguns took interest in working on the slug liner based on Matt's Input and Neilsen slugs. We do not compete with major brands because we make tools not slugs and our philosophy is Self sustainability rather than outright competition,Even if they look reputable is very difficult to choose them without any review. I think they just stepped into this world and need more time to be competitive with the major brand. So Gmi users do not be shy
Hi buddy, what is the BC of these slugs? can you show any group as well? thanks
Now speaking about competition 2 RMAC PMC titles, NRL 22 PRS world championship is won by Patriot javelins ( we made those dies! ) So we deliver on what the partner demands. But we will give the option to make absolute high BC solid slugs or absolute mushrooming design or the regular Hollow point slugs,
total 3 design types and 3 die types and it will work on almost all presses.
Its our Gen 1 SOC kit, made in 177 in the year 2020, currently we are at Gen 4 SOC and freedom press in 177 is under works.- Going to UK, again a non AGN member.
It is GMI. Pointy slugs were a thing back then, until we brought the proper Blunt rounded nose in our lineup in 2021-22.
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Just a few general comments from me.
Getting a few test slugs doesn't work. Tried it, bought thousands of then ended up with scrap lead . Manufacturing variance etc.
What you need is your barrel diameter then order a swage kit suitable. Slug the barrel.
Be prepared to see variables once you start swaging, it took me months to work out temperature changes the outcome.
Now I only swage in a stable temperature room, 21 Celsius.
Lead quality and consistency. I've used a few sources, recycling Zan and jsb have proven consistent. Recycling crap
Lead wire purchase, for me has been a lottery.
Swaging is no instant fix, it's a learning curve. A positive hobby development that with practice, provides consistency.
I've only the basic SOC kit second hand, thanks @aroundlocks. Plus a press. For me that works. It's a hobby.
I'm not in the USA but if anyone wants some samples in .22 in Europe I'm happy to oblige.
I'm saving for a GMI .177 swage. Another GMI chapter.
No connection with GMI, simply a swage user.
Getting a few test slugs doesn't work. Tried it, bought thousands of then ended up with scrap lead . Manufacturing variance etc.
What you need is your barrel diameter then order a swage kit suitable. Slug the barrel.
Be prepared to see variables once you start swaging, it took me months to work out temperature changes the outcome.
Now I only swage in a stable temperature room, 21 Celsius.
Lead quality and consistency. I've used a few sources, recycling Zan and jsb have proven consistent. Recycling crap
Lead wire purchase, for me has been a lottery. Swaging is no instant fix, it's a learning curve. A positive hobby development that with practice, provides consistency.
I've only the basic SOC kit second hand, thanks @aroundlocks. Plus a press. For me that works. It's a hobby.
I'm not in the USA but if anyone wants some samples in .22 in Europe I'm happy to oblige.
I'm saving for a GMI .177 swage.
Another GMI chapter.No connection with GMI, simply a swage user.
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where do you get the lead wire from?Just a few general comments from me.
Getting a few test slugs doesn't work. Tried it, bought thousands of then ended up with scrap lead . Manufacturing variance etc.
What you need is your barrel diameter then order a swage kit suitable. Slug the barrel.
Be prepared to see variables once you start swaging, it took me months to work out temperature changes the outcome.
Now I only swage in a stable temperature room, 21 Celsius.
Lead quality and consistency. I've used a few sources, recycling Zan and jsb have proven consistent. Recycling crap
Swaging is no instant fix, it's a learning curve. A positive hobby development that with practice, provides consistency.
I've only the basic SOC kit second hand, thanks @aroundlocks. Plus a press. For me that works. It's a hobby.
I'm not in the USA but if anyone wants some samples in .22 in Europe I'm happy to oblige.
I'm saving for a GMI .177 swage.
No connection with GMI, simply a swage user.
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I have a hand powered Corbin swaging press. I have the press set up as a single stage reloading press right now. Would like to get dies for .25 and .22 slugs. I have some Corbin's lead wire in 0.360 right now I think. Almost out. But want to get dies for .452 and .451 RBT style for my Colt and ACP. Be Well Brothers, Bandito.
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First 3 kgs I purchased in Bulgaria, the wire was rubbish, next purchase was direct from Zan slugs, excellent lead wire.
Lately I'm recycling unused pellets and slugs, it's working good. Reusing ammo that was previously rubbish.
My lead stock is ok, can't see me buying any more wire.
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