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I've just started reloading and have one problem---maybe.
I use the Lee cheapie turret press with 4 carbide dies.
I tweak and tweak again toget my 9mm OAL exactly where I want it-- 1.111 .
I load the first ten rounds its 1.111 +/- .ooo5 ish. Good to go.
(I'm using sorted range brass, these 400 were all Winchester.)
Suddenly I've got a few at 1.135 or 1.108, then it usually comes back close to 1.111. It usually goes to a longer OAL for a few in a row. I checked the primer seats and they were good. I checked the digital vernier and it was consistent among the mixed sizes. I'm measuring just after seating the bullet, but the FL last die doesn't change the OAL.
I've even readjusted to get it JUuust where I want it , then after several good ones it'll go back the other way.
The die nut is snug. I do notice the turret 'flexes' UP when I seat the bullet, but if it's the same every time it shouldn't matter.
Am I being too picky, or is there something else causing my :banghead:
Thanks in advance, and I'm trying my best to limit questions to one/week.
I use the Lee cheapie turret press with 4 carbide dies.
I tweak and tweak again toget my 9mm OAL exactly where I want it-- 1.111 .
I load the first ten rounds its 1.111 +/- .ooo5 ish. Good to go.
(I'm using sorted range brass, these 400 were all Winchester.)
Suddenly I've got a few at 1.135 or 1.108, then it usually comes back close to 1.111. It usually goes to a longer OAL for a few in a row. I checked the primer seats and they were good. I checked the digital vernier and it was consistent among the mixed sizes. I'm measuring just after seating the bullet, but the FL last die doesn't change the OAL.
I've even readjusted to get it JUuust where I want it , then after several good ones it'll go back the other way.
The die nut is snug. I do notice the turret 'flexes' UP when I seat the bullet, but if it's the same every time it shouldn't matter.
Am I being too picky, or is there something else causing my :banghead:
Thanks in advance, and I'm trying my best to limit questions to one/week.
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