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ranger335v, that did the trick, thanks! I was mistaken, as my .243 dies are not RCBS, they are Pacific Durachrome (Hornady). They are my only non-RCBS dies and the only ones that need to contact the case holder to fully do the job.

After FL sizing a batch of 243 Winchester brass, the base of most still protrude just a gnat's eyelash beyond the maximum of the Wilson Case Gauge I use (non-adjustable, but similar to one displayed here). A second trip through the resizer didn't help any. The RCBS die is set as low as it can...

I was doing case prep on a batch of inherited 243 brass, most of which was stamped "Winchester 243", but one was "LC 72". Really? I have plenty of 30-06 and 5.56 Lake City brass, but I was always under the impression that LC brass is strictly surplus GI brass, and while I'm no expert, I've never...

Ah HA! I just noticed on the box that the diameter of these bullets (Hornady #3017) is .3075". I wouldn't expect 5/10000 to make a difference, but maybe it does. Why on earth would they be .3075?

I forgot to mention, the bullets are Hornady #3015, so I expect the diameter truly is .308. I've never had reason to question Hornady's QC. Thanks, Chris

Smokey Joe, thanks for the additional info. I'm 99.9% certain that the problem lies with the operator and not the equipment. A couple friends here have pointed out that it must be a sizing problem, so I'm going to recheck the sizing die at the first opportunity and hope that it can be lowered a...

I had a chance to take another stab at it this evening and again failed. My carbine die set is unlike any other RCBS 3-die set on my reloading bench. Each is stamped on top, #1, #2, and #3, and each also has the number 76 which could be the year of manufacture. I inherited most of my equipment...

I'm using RCBS dies, and yes, I'm resizing full length. It just occurred to me that maybe I'm flaring the mouth too much. I think if I back off, then the seated bullet should stay in place.

I just began loading my first 30 carbine (first in 20+ years anyway) and have a problem. The seated bullet is easily pushed into the case. The obvious solution would be to crimp, but (a) my dies don't crimp which seems odd if it's typically necessary (b) my 29 year-old Lyman book (46th edition)...

Wow, so much good advice - thanks all. As wanderinwalker states, the use of a sling is not allowed in offhand matches, so I don't use it in practice. wanderinwalker also suggests that I'm grabbing in the trigger, which is probably right. I take my time with a slow squeeze when prone, but lack...

I'm becoming interested in competitive shooting and belong to a CMP affiliated club where I could actually earn some points, so I've been working on my greatest weakness, offhand shooting. I can consistently hit the 10 ring prone and the 9 ring kneeling. I find that nearly every shot fired...

Hi all, I've come seeking advice from the experts. I had a new (unissued SA52) GI barrel installed on my Garand earlier this year, replacing the import stamped barrel that had a muzzle so big I could stick my thumb in it (OK, I'm exaggerating). I've fired it a dozen times and am thrilled...

Greetings THR I shoot and reload for various weapons, my favorite being a recently rebarrelled Garand. I'll soon be adding an AR-15 to my gun locker. I've read THR posts for advice many times, but finally joined as I have a question to post. See you at the next leg match! :) Chris