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I've not loaded many rounds of .223 but I'm not pleased with what is happening.
Here is my component list. RCBS dies. Hornady 55gr btfmj, mixed brass,( Ramshot powder.)
Brass is cleaned and polished, sized/deprimed, trimmed. The bullets are Hornady (bulk)55gr btfmj, as mentioned.
My problem is inconsistent COL . I tighten my dies after making adjustments but the COL will not hold. It drifts as much .030 . back and forth.
I've cleaned/examined the seating dies and I'm careful when tightening the lock rings so as to not let the die change.
Could it be a problem with "bulk" bullets? I noticed one that was rather blunt compared to the others. Maybe the ogive is different bullet to bullet. I have not tried a "premium" class bullet yet.
I'm not a novice at this. I started my reloading journey in 1973 and load ten calibers. However!..I'm NOT an expert. There is MUCH I don't know about this hobby.
If anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate the help.
My thanks, in advance, for your time, knowledge, and assistance.
Mark
Here is my component list. RCBS dies. Hornady 55gr btfmj, mixed brass,( Ramshot powder.)
Brass is cleaned and polished, sized/deprimed, trimmed. The bullets are Hornady (bulk)55gr btfmj, as mentioned.
My problem is inconsistent COL . I tighten my dies after making adjustments but the COL will not hold. It drifts as much .030 . back and forth.
I've cleaned/examined the seating dies and I'm careful when tightening the lock rings so as to not let the die change.
Could it be a problem with "bulk" bullets? I noticed one that was rather blunt compared to the others. Maybe the ogive is different bullet to bullet. I have not tried a "premium" class bullet yet.
I'm not a novice at this. I started my reloading journey in 1973 and load ten calibers. However!..I'm NOT an expert. There is MUCH I don't know about this hobby.
If anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate the help.
My thanks, in advance, for your time, knowledge, and assistance.
Mark