Bullet seating inconsistencies
Quote from Reloader on January 3, 2018, 3:57 amI have loaded about 500 .308 rounds so far on my 550C. Was getting fairly consistent seating depth but am now getting variances of .006 +-. I am loading these one station at a time to maintain a handle on the process. Cleaned the entire shelplate and reassembled as per the instructions and retested - still no consistency. Die is snug. I have read everything I can on this press, it’s quirks, and how to find the groove with it. What am I doing wrong? Bench definitely needs to be anchored as there is play. Die could be cleaned as well. What else can I do as this is an impass for me at the moment. Thank you
Jerod
I have loaded about 500 .308 rounds so far on my 550C. Was getting fairly consistent seating depth but am now getting variances of .006 +-. I am loading these one station at a time to maintain a handle on the process. Cleaned the entire shelplate and reassembled as per the instructions and retested - still no consistency. Die is snug. I have read everything I can on this press, it’s quirks, and how to find the groove with it. What am I doing wrong? Bench definitely needs to be anchored as there is play. Die could be cleaned as well. What else can I do as this is an impass for me at the moment. Thank you
Jerod
Quote from Reloader on January 3, 2018, 5:02 amIf you are using lead tipped bullets you will always have variances. Even with plastic tips you might consider a comparator made by Hornady that measures on the part of the bullet where full diameter begins (ogive).
If you are using lead tipped bullets you will always have variances. Even with plastic tips you might consider a comparator made by Hornady that measures on the part of the bullet where full diameter begins (ogive).
Quote from Reloader on January 3, 2018, 1:23 pmI am loading Sierra MK 168 BTHP. I am getting those variances with the comparator. Sorry I should have stated that. Thank you
I am loading Sierra MK 168 BTHP. I am getting those variances with the comparator. Sorry I should have stated that. Thank you
Quote from Reloader on January 5, 2018, 6:40 pmMeasure just a few projectiles using the comparator. You won't have .000" variation from one projectile to the next. .006" is very minor.
Measure just a few projectiles using the comparator. You won't have .000" variation from one projectile to the next. .006" is very minor.