Is it normal to have a bolt that is harder to close if using fire formed brass. I just started reloading for my .308 Howa 1500. I set my Lee die to neck size by leaving a gap about the thickness of a penny between the die and the shellholder. The sizing marks on the neck cover tabout 2/3 of the neck. When I go to chamber the case, there is some resistance upon closing the bolt. Is this because of the fire forming or am i doing something wrong. This is the first time sizing these cases and it is Federal Brand Brass. I have noticed that federal brass is a bit soft from previous experienced with loading for my AR 15s. Could it be that the brass is too stretched from firing?
Thanks for taking the time to read this post.Any insight is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for taking the time to read this post.Any insight is greatly appreciated.