I need some guideance on handloading .358 dia HBWC into a .38spcl Speer case using 3.0 gr of Red Dot. The HBWC is 148 gr. I am using Lee .38 spcl carbide dies in an RCBS single-stage press.
After attempting to seat the WC, it (die) is creating a "shoulder" of sorts on the case. In order to seat the WC flush with the mouth, I'm not sure how to set up the die apparantly. Is there a special WC die? It's just that everytime on the downstroke, the result is that the case ends up looking like a .223 case in that it all of a sudden has a "shoulder". I can seat it flush with no problem, but the case becomes altered.
I'm not sure if I'm clear enough in my description. I wanted to insert a photo, but had some technical problems there.
Am I screwing the die in too much (too low?), or not enough? Am I turning the seating dial in too low? (or not enough)?
This is my first attempt at HBWC loading. I've loaded LSWC with great success.
I'llk take any help available. Thanks in advance
After attempting to seat the WC, it (die) is creating a "shoulder" of sorts on the case. In order to seat the WC flush with the mouth, I'm not sure how to set up the die apparantly. Is there a special WC die? It's just that everytime on the downstroke, the result is that the case ends up looking like a .223 case in that it all of a sudden has a "shoulder". I can seat it flush with no problem, but the case becomes altered.
I'm not sure if I'm clear enough in my description. I wanted to insert a photo, but had some technical problems there.
Am I screwing the die in too much (too low?), or not enough? Am I turning the seating dial in too low? (or not enough)?
This is my first attempt at HBWC loading. I've loaded LSWC with great success.
I'llk take any help available. Thanks in advance