dwalker460
11-30-2012, 09:04
So before I send these back and get a set of some other brand, I wanted to make sure I eliminate as much probability of user error as possible.
Component details first-
Hornady 110gr VMAX bullet
18.9gr H110
Cases are once fired Remington 300BLK factory cases and also have 1000 or so cases made by Hoser
Dies are Lee two die set, Full length resizer die
The issue here is that no matter how the case mouth expander/depriming pin is set, the bullet does not want to seat. Various depths for the expander have been tried and none have seemed to make a difference. Research online shows that others have had similar issues solved it with resetting the expander, with one fellow apparently needing to purchase a Universal case neck expander die, and a factory crimp die, neither of which I care anything about doing. Since my other sets of Lee dies work perfectly, this has me a little perplexed, and I am just about to the point of just sending them back and getting a set of RCBS etc. dies. HOWEVER, since it looks like there might actually be a few hours this weekend to load up some rounds, which would be awesome since last weekend was a waste and I REALLY want to get this sorted out rather than see another weekend slip away.
As always any input is welcome, please dont feel too great a need to say "buy X dies Lee sucks", because thats already on the table :) Also dont feel like you will be insulting me by asking about a basic setting or procedure, there is always the potential that I overlooked the obvious.
Component details first-
Hornady 110gr VMAX bullet
18.9gr H110
Cases are once fired Remington 300BLK factory cases and also have 1000 or so cases made by Hoser
Dies are Lee two die set, Full length resizer die
The issue here is that no matter how the case mouth expander/depriming pin is set, the bullet does not want to seat. Various depths for the expander have been tried and none have seemed to make a difference. Research online shows that others have had similar issues solved it with resetting the expander, with one fellow apparently needing to purchase a Universal case neck expander die, and a factory crimp die, neither of which I care anything about doing. Since my other sets of Lee dies work perfectly, this has me a little perplexed, and I am just about to the point of just sending them back and getting a set of RCBS etc. dies. HOWEVER, since it looks like there might actually be a few hours this weekend to load up some rounds, which would be awesome since last weekend was a waste and I REALLY want to get this sorted out rather than see another weekend slip away.
As always any input is welcome, please dont feel too great a need to say "buy X dies Lee sucks", because thats already on the table :) Also dont feel like you will be insulting me by asking about a basic setting or procedure, there is always the potential that I overlooked the obvious.