HELP! What is causing this?

[Gasitman]

Any idea why, besides being a hornady product, my powder measure is doing this to my rounds? I thought it was the dies, but ever since I have switched to redding dies, I have had no issues with sticking or jamming. I do not understand why a powder measure on a progressive is doing this to casings.

 

[Randy1911]

It looks like you have the measure set too low. the rotor is bottoming out at the top of the stroke and the ram trys to go up farther causing the case to crush. back off the measure so the adjustment knob stops just a 1/8" or so before it reaches the top of the slot.

 

[Wingnut13]

I had this issue on my loadmaster. It's a simple fix if it's the same problem, the powder measure was adjusted too low in the press. The cases were not fully bottoming out in the sizing die but were being crushed by the powder thrower. Hope your fix is as simple. ~Wingnut13

 

[Gasitman]

It looks like you have the measure set too low. the rotor is bottoming out at the top of the stroke and the ram trys to go up farther causing the case to crush. back off the measure so the adjustment knob stops just a 1/8" or so before it reaches the top of the slot.

I tried that, that was my first thought. Thing is, if I set it up down farther, the stroke is not going up all the way and jams the press. The press right now is set up that the stroke is not full, it is the only way I can get it not to damagethe brass.

One thing I noticed, if the brass going into the sizer die is at all sticky, and I have to use some force, not a lot, but some, this happened more often. I do not see how that can come into play though?

 

[kimbernut]

case necks

I'm not familiar with the Hornady but it looks as if there is a belling insert (for pistol case necks) is in your powder die.

 

[ReloaderFred]

Loosen the powder measure and back it out of the bushing. Then with a case properly trimmed to the "trim to" length, screw in the powder measure until the drum is at the top of the stroke for dumping powder. Tighten the lock nut at this location and your measure will be set up properly for that length of case.

Due to the different amounts the case mouths have been collapsed, I would guess that this brass hadn't been trimmed before being loaded. Either that, or you just stopped the press stroke at different places.

At any rate, your powder measure isn't adjusted properly, and correcting that will solve your problem.

Hope this helps.

Fred

 

[Randy1911]

Here is where your rotor should stop when the ram is at the top of the stroke. Adjust it like ReloaderFred said.

 

[lwknight]

Why are there 7 messed up cases?
You are cramming then too far up into the charging die.
As in liken to the charging die is set too low.

 

[ol' scratch]

I'm not familiar with the Hornady but it looks as if there is a belling insert (for pistol case necks) is in your powder die.

+1 on this, but also as mentioned above it looks like it might be out of adjustment and the measure is toping out. The belling insert is the longest insert. Did you read the directions or watch the set up video? There are three inserts with the powder measure. Did you trim your brass?

EDIT-As I looked at the photos again, it really appears that you have the wrong insert installed. One of the cases has pushed neatly around its edge-almost like it was crimping. Put the full size rifle insert in the measure. You have the longest of the inserts and you need one of the shortest one. I own this press and measure.

 

[gilly6993]

you need to adjust the powder measure itself.....loosen the top bracket where the spring attaches and move it up 3-4 threads.....this will solve the problem of it not cycling fully.....

 

[Gasitman]

I have not had a chance to reload since this day, but thanks for the info guys.