Greetings to all. Long time researcher, one day re-loader here. Apologies in advance for a long winded post. Just loaded my first batch of 30 rounds of 160 AB's in Nosler "fully prepped" brass (load development with H1000 for a 7mm Rem Mag, mixing Dan N's OCW and ladder testing). As expected this was a terrifying but fun experience. Cant wait to send them downrange.
Back to the reason for posting. I was messing around with the FLS die on some once fired (in my rifle) brass last night and could not get it adjusted correctly for a shoulder bump or partial FL size. According to one of the Hornady instructional videos, the die is screwed in until contact is made with the shellholder, then backed off "1" turn. From here small adjustments are made until the desired head space/shoulder bump is achieve. My issue was not being able to find a middle ground between 0.0 bump and 0.006 bump. The adjustment was so small I ruined 7 cases and then gave up for the night. Right or wrong I was looking for 0.0015 to 0.002 bump. The match grade FL sizer is a bushing style and neck was sized to my desired tension.
Has anyone had the same experience with this die set? What suggestions would you guys make. Please spare the "just go buy this or that brand" or philosophical side debates.
Thanks
Back to the reason for posting. I was messing around with the FLS die on some once fired (in my rifle) brass last night and could not get it adjusted correctly for a shoulder bump or partial FL size. According to one of the Hornady instructional videos, the die is screwed in until contact is made with the shellholder, then backed off "1" turn. From here small adjustments are made until the desired head space/shoulder bump is achieve. My issue was not being able to find a middle ground between 0.0 bump and 0.006 bump. The adjustment was so small I ruined 7 cases and then gave up for the night. Right or wrong I was looking for 0.0015 to 0.002 bump. The match grade FL sizer is a bushing style and neck was sized to my desired tension.
Has anyone had the same experience with this die set? What suggestions would you guys make. Please spare the "just go buy this or that brand" or philosophical side debates.
Thanks