Reloading .223 Rem and having extractor problems.....
Quote from Reloader on April 9, 2009, 7:33 pmI am using the XL650 to reload .223 Rem using CCI primers, W748 powder, and 55gr HPBT. I am reloading once fired Lake City brass from a contractors range. I have been having problems with cases getting stuck in the chamber of my AR15 M-4 Type. I check each completed casing with the Dillon Case Guage, and no problem. I clean my weapon methodically. The extractor is in good shape and has good tension. I am wondering if there may be a problem with my resizer die that I am missing. Please respond with any information that may be helpful. Thanks.......
I am using the XL650 to reload .223 Rem using CCI primers, W748 powder, and 55gr HPBT. I am reloading once fired Lake City brass from a contractors range. I have been having problems with cases getting stuck in the chamber of my AR15 M-4 Type. I check each completed casing with the Dillon Case Guage, and no problem. I clean my weapon methodically. The extractor is in good shape and has good tension. I am wondering if there may be a problem with my resizer die that I am missing. Please respond with any information that may be helpful. Thanks.......
Quote from Reloader on April 9, 2009, 9:13 pmYou may need to screw down the sizer die a little more, just where it cams over a bit on the full stroke of the handle.
You may need to screw down the sizer die a little more, just where it cams over a bit on the full stroke of the handle.
Quote from Reloader on April 9, 2009, 10:33 pmBe sure sized cases drop in flush with the lower step on the case gage. It may be necessary to turn the die down to cam over a bit at the bottom of the downstroke, as dhenry indicated above.
Be sure sized cases drop in flush with the lower step on the case gage. It may be necessary to turn the die down to cam over a bit at the bottom of the downstroke, as dhenry indicated above.
Quote from Reloader on April 10, 2009, 10:52 amI'll try turning down the sizer die a bit more. I don't think it could really get any closer, but I'll try it out. Thanks.
I'll try turning down the sizer die a bit more. I don't think it could really get any closer, but I'll try it out. Thanks.
Quote from Reloader on April 20, 2009, 5:22 pmIn getting 'stuck ' is the extractor just not picking up or do you have to punch out the casewith a rod? mine was leaving a case in ,under the extractor was a bit of gunk which kept the claw away from the case rim ,take out extractor and clean,put a new one maybe too,then see.
In getting 'stuck ' is the extractor just not picking up or do you have to punch out the casewith a rod? mine was leaving a case in ,under the extractor was a bit of gunk which kept the claw away from the case rim ,take out extractor and clean,put a new one maybe too,then see.
Quote from Reloader on April 20, 2009, 6:13 pmHugo, I just submitted a 'rather large article' about reloading for .223-AR's. I would suggest that you read it when Dillon releases it to the forum. I've found that the measurement of the case (from the base of the neck to the head of the case is off) The C.O.L. will be right, the OD of the case will be right, but the reload would not cycle correctly in the AR.
Turn that resizing die about 1/4-1/2 turn towards the shell plate. The press will feel like it hit bottom and the shell plate will pivot a little bit. But according to Dillon, That's why the spring is under that plate. To account for the pivot.
Later,
Tim
Hugo, I just submitted a 'rather large article' about reloading for .223-AR's. I would suggest that you read it when Dillon releases it to the forum. I've found that the measurement of the case (from the base of the neck to the head of the case is off) The C.O.L. will be right, the OD of the case will be right, but the reload would not cycle correctly in the AR.
Turn that resizing die about 1/4-1/2 turn towards the shell plate. The press will feel like it hit bottom and the shell plate will pivot a little bit. But according to Dillon, That's why the spring is under that plate. To account for the pivot.
Later,
Tim
Quote from Reloader on May 31, 2009, 4:40 pmIt could also be a problem with a rough chamber, especially if the weapon is new. Chrome lined chambers should not be polished unless necessary, and then VERY lightly, stainless and chrome-alloy chambers can be polished using 1000 grit wrapped around a die grinder attachment (a 1/4" rod with a split in the end, and wrap the sandpaper a few wraps around it until it fits gently into the chamber). Only polish for 3-5 seconds and a time and check with a flashlight for a mirror shine. Chrome lined chambers should only be polished for 1-2 seconds using this process and should still be dull when finished.
We did this to all non-chrome barrels where I worked, and only to chrome-lined barrels when they failed a test firing. Just something else to look at in the event it is not your cases causing the problem.
It could also be a problem with a rough chamber, especially if the weapon is new. Chrome lined chambers should not be polished unless necessary, and then VERY lightly, stainless and chrome-alloy chambers can be polished using 1000 grit wrapped around a die grinder attachment (a 1/4" rod with a split in the end, and wrap the sandpaper a few wraps around it until it fits gently into the chamber). Only polish for 3-5 seconds and a time and check with a flashlight for a mirror shine. Chrome lined chambers should only be polished for 1-2 seconds using this process and should still be dull when finished.
We did this to all non-chrome barrels where I worked, and only to chrome-lined barrels when they failed a test firing. Just something else to look at in the event it is not your cases causing the problem.
Quote from Reloader on April 7, 2020, 6:54 pmIf it's none of the problems above as others have stated , be sure to check your load data / powder charge. It's possible that you may be getting bulging of the cartridge due to excessive pressure. Check powder weights often.
If it's none of the problems above as others have stated , be sure to check your load data / powder charge. It's possible that you may be getting bulging of the cartridge due to excessive pressure. Check powder weights often.