I'm loading 147gr Bayou TC bullets using mixed brass. OAL is 1.14", Lee sizing/decapping die, Hornady expander and Hornady seating die. The cases come through the sizing die fine; I've tested a number in the gauge. I'm expanding just enough to get the round to sit in the case as the bullet/case rises into the seating die (Hornady LNL press). 1 out of ten rounds don't pass when I drop the rounds into the gauge block.
I have no problem with my 124gr rounds, a much shorter bullet. The problem isn't restricted to a particular head stamp. Any suggestions? Is this just a case of tolerance build up where the deeper seated bullet is just expanding the case enough to be out-of-spec?
I have no problem with my 124gr rounds, a much shorter bullet. The problem isn't restricted to a particular head stamp. Any suggestions? Is this just a case of tolerance build up where the deeper seated bullet is just expanding the case enough to be out-of-spec?