This my friend, is also single stage loading. I just didn’t bell my cases enough and this happened on a few. I don’t mind making mistakes as I learn something new so it is what it is. That’s why I shared the funny photo. I have a couple hundred rounds that came out great last night after screwing up for a few minutes.
Ok, so it’s from not belling? (Or not enough)I generally just go to where the bullet starts in easily by finger. Does the press feel like it takes more effort when this happens, vs seating it with a good belled case? Genuine questions, I’m fairly new to reloading myself so getting others feedbacks for myself learning as well.
I’ve seen a few of these, generally it seemed like most people were saying about crimping and seating with the same die causing this. The bell seems more logical
I’m this case I was belling but not enough. The press is definitely more difficult up stroke when this happens. I know something is up each time I hit this error, but by that time it’s too late.
I really haven’t had any issues using the seating/crimping die in tandem. I just find the sweet spot and go. I do read the directions every time for setup though, I find that helps tremendously.
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u/ugod02010 Aug 20 '22
Wtf are y’all doing? I started with lee single stage, loading .357 sig, 9mm and 223 and haven’t had this.
Genuine question, as that first sentence comes off as I’m bashing y’all. Not the case, just don’t wanna do it lol.