Hello All:
I am new to 223 reloading, but have been reloading pistol (9mm, 38/357 & 45) for ~ 8 years and 300BLK for ~ 2 years. I use a Hornady LNL Progressive with RCBS dies (223) & Hornady (300). I use Dillon Or LE Wilson Case Gauges and all fit wonderfully
I am having a problem with 223 / 300BLK primer seating. They hang when making them (30% - 50%) or and the ones that do go in, I have to exert so much pressure, I feel I am going to crush the primer. When they do ‘go in’ – it’s not unusual for them to be partial & cause a hang / drag / scalp on the shell plate.
I use Hornady case lube, I’ve prepped the inside of the primer pockets with my drill to: A) Inside only (tool off my case trimmer), B) a counter sink drill bit to remove ‘swage’ & make a small bevel or C) Both. Frankly, neither improve my odds much. I am using mixed headstamps. Both Lake City have made great rounds and crushed the primers. So, I don’t think that is it. Also, the odds of ‘military brass’ laying around at my shooting club would be low (I think) so the ‘swage’ theory seems unlikely to me.
I’ve recently purchased the Braggin’ Rights Press Pawl Adjustment guides. Basically, precise plugs to help make sure your sliding in at the right time on the upstroke of the pull and land just at the right time for the primer. It did show that I needed some adjustment – but not exaggerating – 1/16th of a turn on either pawl. Nothing significant. I was betting that was my issue but doesn't appear to be.
I have run out of ideas with this. I like this press. I know many will say I should go buy a Dillon, but like supplies, they are generally not available and not a practical idea financially.
My pistol primers, generally, slide into the rotating brass just fine. My 300BLK has similar primer seating issues (however, I don’t remember to this extent but I’m likely wrong).
Any suggestions would be helpful. I’ve run out of YouTube video’s as they all seem to focus on the primer dropping and sliding to the primer punch (no problems). My issue the punch into the primer pocket (brass). I appreciate your comments & Thank you.
Merry Christmas.
George
I am new to 223 reloading, but have been reloading pistol (9mm, 38/357 & 45) for ~ 8 years and 300BLK for ~ 2 years. I use a Hornady LNL Progressive with RCBS dies (223) & Hornady (300). I use Dillon Or LE Wilson Case Gauges and all fit wonderfully
I am having a problem with 223 / 300BLK primer seating. They hang when making them (30% - 50%) or and the ones that do go in, I have to exert so much pressure, I feel I am going to crush the primer. When they do ‘go in’ – it’s not unusual for them to be partial & cause a hang / drag / scalp on the shell plate.
I use Hornady case lube, I’ve prepped the inside of the primer pockets with my drill to: A) Inside only (tool off my case trimmer), B) a counter sink drill bit to remove ‘swage’ & make a small bevel or C) Both. Frankly, neither improve my odds much. I am using mixed headstamps. Both Lake City have made great rounds and crushed the primers. So, I don’t think that is it. Also, the odds of ‘military brass’ laying around at my shooting club would be low (I think) so the ‘swage’ theory seems unlikely to me.
I’ve recently purchased the Braggin’ Rights Press Pawl Adjustment guides. Basically, precise plugs to help make sure your sliding in at the right time on the upstroke of the pull and land just at the right time for the primer. It did show that I needed some adjustment – but not exaggerating – 1/16th of a turn on either pawl. Nothing significant. I was betting that was my issue but doesn't appear to be.
I have run out of ideas with this. I like this press. I know many will say I should go buy a Dillon, but like supplies, they are generally not available and not a practical idea financially.
My pistol primers, generally, slide into the rotating brass just fine. My 300BLK has similar primer seating issues (however, I don’t remember to this extent but I’m likely wrong).
Any suggestions would be helpful. I’ve run out of YouTube video’s as they all seem to focus on the primer dropping and sliding to the primer punch (no problems). My issue the punch into the primer pocket (brass). I appreciate your comments & Thank you.
Merry Christmas.
George