You shouldn't need channel locks to put a shall holder in. If it doesn't just slip in something is wrong.
Forcing mechanical objects to work correctly often leads to breakage or reduced performance.. Luckily, you didn't break your shell holder or worse, the ram. Your method didn't fix anything, it only forced a fit. It might have compressed some junk, or it might have sheared off a molding burr more properly removed with a file or stone.Huh, I'll be darned.
Got a new LEE RELOADER Single Stage last month that initially exhibited the same symptom as OP.
My method suggested did wonders to knock off a machining burr on first insertion, fits fine now.
Anybody care to follow up with why their method of accomplishing the same goal would have been better?
I would be looking for any burrs on the ram or shell holder. There really is not a whole lot of reasons the shell holder should not slip right into the ram.Got a new LEE RELOADER Single Stage last month that initially exhibited the same symptom as OP.
My method suggested did wonders to knock off a machining burr on first insertion, fits fine now.
I have not seen the Lee flat bottomed shell holders for years
Forcing mechanical objects to work correctly often leads to breakage or reduced performance.. Luckily, you didn't break your shell holder or worse, the ram. Your method didn't fix anything, it only forced a fit. It might have compressed some junk, or it might have sheared off a molding burr more properly removed with a file or stone.
Would you force the bolt close on your rifle if it wasn't running in smoothly? I hope you would look for the source of trouble first.
First, clean the item(s). This might be all that's necessary to clear the obstruction. Then thoroughly examine the item(s) and fitment to find the source of the obstruction if it still fouls. Clear the obstruction. Fit again until the problem is cleared. It might be as simple as a metal filing (very, very possible with Lee tools).
Case in point; I still have a broken door frame in the basement because X had to slam it until it closed, even though her own mess was what obstructed the hinge. It was very easily fixable before she forced it. Now, easier to replace than repair it.
I don't know what shell holder you use, if I risked breaking it due to a gentle squeeze into the ram, I'd reckon it's time to find another one.
As I stated it was a machining burr and if you'd paid attention to that, it wouldn't have been necessary for you to speculate about topics not germane.
exactly. Thanks DonYou're missing the point. Check for the cause instead of assuming force is the answer.