MassHunter32
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I'm wondering if the folks here have experienced this or perhaps can point out I'm missing something obvious. I've loaded thousands of rifle rounds, but only recently started loaded pistol. I've done a few hundred 45acp and 9mm with no issue, but I'm having trouble with my 40 S&W (yes, I'll take the abuse on that).... but what can I say I love my HK P30L in 40 S&W.
I bought new the RCBS 3die carb TC set for .40 S&W/10mm auto. I deprimed and clean separately and I'm loading on a single stage RCBS press.
Set up on sizing isn't that difficult and this is where I think my problem is with the die. I seat the die as the instruction say on the case holder and don't over cam. Only did one and when I went to start the next die set up, I noticed the bullet head already fit in the case. I put the sized case in the case checker and about 1/8 inch won't go in. Tested it in my barrels and same 1/8 inch sticks out. Checking on the calibers the spec on 40 say I should be at .424 but I'm at .425. I decided to run 5 more across different once fired brass (assorted headstamps) and getting the same results. About 1/8 inch of case won't go into barrel or case checker and I'm running at .425, .4255 at the base.
I can't run the case further into the sizing die, since I'm already touching the die and case holder. FYI...using the same brand and carb set for 45acp and 9mm with no problem.
Am I missing something or could I have a die that is simply machined out of spec? Appreciate any thoughts, before I contact RCBS.
I bought new the RCBS 3die carb TC set for .40 S&W/10mm auto. I deprimed and clean separately and I'm loading on a single stage RCBS press.
Set up on sizing isn't that difficult and this is where I think my problem is with the die. I seat the die as the instruction say on the case holder and don't over cam. Only did one and when I went to start the next die set up, I noticed the bullet head already fit in the case. I put the sized case in the case checker and about 1/8 inch won't go in. Tested it in my barrels and same 1/8 inch sticks out. Checking on the calibers the spec on 40 say I should be at .424 but I'm at .425. I decided to run 5 more across different once fired brass (assorted headstamps) and getting the same results. About 1/8 inch of case won't go into barrel or case checker and I'm running at .425, .4255 at the base.
I can't run the case further into the sizing die, since I'm already touching the die and case holder. FYI...using the same brand and carb set for 45acp and 9mm with no problem.
Am I missing something or could I have a die that is simply machined out of spec? Appreciate any thoughts, before I contact RCBS.