Ross1147
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I have 2 of these die sets. Usually run RCBS, but I do have a couple Redding, whidden, and Lee sets as well. The issue is my new 280ai seating die. I've never had this issue? In order to seat bullets and get the best use out of the micro seating stem I only get 2.5 threads into my press? Has anybody else had this issue? Is it normal? I can't even adjust it to barely cam over in the press with an empty case in it? Hornady doesn't put markings on their dies, so all I have to go by is the box that says 280ai. The FL bushing die seems to be normal. What gives?
First pic is the Hornady 280ai seating die next to a Hornady 25SST seating die.
Second is my Redding 6.5-06AI seating die with a sized 6.5-05ai case.
Last is virgin 280ai brass pushed into seating due as far as it will go.
Thanks!
First pic is the Hornady 280ai seating die next to a Hornady 25SST seating die.
Second is my Redding 6.5-06AI seating die with a sized 6.5-05ai case.
Last is virgin 280ai brass pushed into seating due as far as it will go.
Thanks!
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