kdrogers71775
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oh.....and Im still using that same decapping pin. lol
6.5 PRC Hornady brass wont size correctly. Dent on shoulder. Confused.....
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340 in Va
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It's a set of 5 shell holders in .002 increments,. I set the die and then use to bump shoulders( RCBS, Hornady dies). I do see what you are saying, I had a shell holder that would not let the die size correctly and it fixed the problem.
kdrogers71775
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Just letting everyone know how everything turned out.
6.5 PRC
140 Sierra HPBT
Powder: RL-26
Charge: 56 grains
Primer: CCI #34 (WHITE BOX)
C.O.L.- 2.880"
Velocity: 3089-3102 FPS
LARGEST GROUP: .880"
SMALLEST GROUP: .560"
( 7/8" group was fired immediately after making a 70 MOA UPWARD and then 70 MOA DOWNWARD adjustment to check scope tracking)
6.5 PRC
140 Sierra HPBT
Powder: RL-26
Charge: 56 grains
Primer: CCI #34 (WHITE BOX)
C.O.L.- 2.880"
Velocity: 3089-3102 FPS
LARGEST GROUP: .880"
SMALLEST GROUP: .560"
( 7/8" group was fired immediately after making a 70 MOA UPWARD and then 70 MOA DOWNWARD adjustment to check scope tracking)
kdrogers71775
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The case depth gauge REALLY helped and also saves me ALOT of time when re-sizing.
Decapping rod however has become to severe to keep repairing. Will be ordering a new decapping rod OR a whole new resizing die. Possibly L.E. Wilson this time.
I cannot thank all you guys enough.
My reloading experience this last 20 cartridges was so much more well-informed and enjoyable because of all of you guys.
Thank you all again.
Kevin
Decapping rod however has become to severe to keep repairing. Will be ordering a new decapping rod OR a whole new resizing die. Possibly L.E. Wilson this time.
I cannot thank all you guys enough.
My reloading experience this last 20 cartridges was so much more well-informed and enjoyable because of all of you guys.
Thank you all again.
Kevin
I use the Lee's universal decapping die. Gets rid of anything crimped easily.
kdrogers71775
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Yeh i have honestly thought about separating the decapping process. My Lee trimmer die works great and super fast
I got tired of snapping pins on LC brass that's crimped and/or sealed.
kdrogers71775
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That's not really an issue for me (no crimps) but what IS a problem is when a case gets stuck and the carbide ball is stuck in the case neck so i have to drill/tap everytime i get a stuck case. Ugh
Wait until you get case head separation and get to chuck the die. Lube lube and then lube.
kdrogers71775
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Yeh my problem was TOO MUCH lube. Now too LITTLE LOL
epoletna
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I'm so glad you got things sorted out. It feels good to be doing thinngs in such a manner that they work.
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kdrogers71775
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I 100% agree epoletna.......and to be able to use the brass i HAVE without having to spend more $......could i tighten the groups up? Probably......but when I'm getting 1/2" groups with what i have, theres only so much "tightening " to be done.
