Recent content by rsnell

Full length size the brass and try it. If it does not chamber, you will need a Willis die.

I do not use burn rate charts. I use updated manuals to determine the better powders to try.

A co-ax press would be my choice if you can find one.

My rifle likes 139 or 140 grain bullets.

Redding competition shell holders will do the opposite of what the original poster wants to do. A small base die may work.

I use the Sinclair neck turning equipment. For the last 40 plus years I have neck turned for 22-250 and 7 mm-08 without any problems. setting up for one caliber will cost less than $100. You will probably need two mandrels for each additional caliber. The tools are available from Brownells.

I have used the Hornady beam scale since about 1975. I check the scale every time it is used with RCBS check weights and it is always OK.

I have no problem beating factory ammunition.

Have you checked the accuracy of your scale?

Forster dies.

I have used Motor Mica for at least 30 years and never had a problem. Some have been loaded for one year. Bob

Blacktail808 has probably identified your problem. Flull length sizing dies do not size the case just above the belt. If it exceeds 0.512 inches this is probably the problem. I had the same problem with 300 Weatherby cases and the Innovative Technologies die solved the problem. The die is...

Call Berger at 660-460-2802 with your questions.

Use a Federal 215 magnum primer. This primer was developed for the Weatherby 300. I Tried the CCI magnum primers with H4831 with no luck. I tried this about 25 years ago.

Use a nylon brush of the same diameter to brush the inside of the neck. Get a small amount of Imperial Wax on your fingers and wipe the body of the case. Do not get any of the shoulder or neck of the case. Lubricate the inside of the case neck by dipping in Motor Mica. There are also...