Forester
Well-Known Member
I have all of a sudden developed a problem with high runout in my reloads. I used to get very consistant .003" or less with many coming in at .001" or so.
Nothing has changed as far as brass or preparation goes. My cases have .001" or less after they are fully prepped but when I seat a bullet it comes out with .006"-.007" runout. I usually use a Redding competition seater die and I have also tried a standard Redding seater die with the same results.
The press is a Forster Co-Ax and is fairly new and in good shape. I cleaned up the dies well as well as the press, and nothing seems to help.
Anyone have any suggestions about what else to look at? I am out of ideas except to try another press in case something has gotten tweaked about mine.
Before it is even said, I have proven to my satisfaction that runout over .002" does matter, and it matters more the longer the shot.
Nothing has changed as far as brass or preparation goes. My cases have .001" or less after they are fully prepped but when I seat a bullet it comes out with .006"-.007" runout. I usually use a Redding competition seater die and I have also tried a standard Redding seater die with the same results.
The press is a Forster Co-Ax and is fairly new and in good shape. I cleaned up the dies well as well as the press, and nothing seems to help.
Anyone have any suggestions about what else to look at? I am out of ideas except to try another press in case something has gotten tweaked about mine.
Before it is even said, I have proven to my satisfaction that runout over .002" does matter, and it matters more the longer the shot.