ChefJeff1
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I recently loaded up some 38 special rounds. 158gr lead swc bullets, 4.7 gr hp-38 powder. Some of the rounds are a little tight going into the cylinder, not the length but the girth, I think. Some fit fine, and some i can't really get in. The very first rounds I didn't measure oal, just seated compared to a factory round. The new ones got seated with a caliper to correct oal and are still tight. What's my problem? Is is because they're not crimped and the case mouth is "edgy" and catching? I'm using Lee carbide pistol dies. the ones that fit in easily shoot accurately. I haven't tried to shoot any tight ones. thanks, Jeff
Maybe it's 3.4gr hp-38. I can't remember, I'm at work right now.
Maybe it's 3.4gr hp-38. I can't remember, I'm at work right now.
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