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7mm RM Hornady die setup
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<blockquote data-quote="AZShooter" data-source="post: 1117147" data-attributes="member: 5219"><p>Some questions:</p><p></p><p>Have you lubed the case? </p><p>Did you try some force to make the brass enter the FL die?</p><p></p><p>You should start with some space between the bottom of the die and the shell holder. The idea is to size the brass as little as possible to fit the rifle's chamber. </p><p></p><p>Start with a gap, size brass, wipe off and try in the rifle's chamber. It most likely won't fit. Lower the die a 1/4 turn and try again. This may take several tries but eventually the die will size the brass enough so you can close the bolt with a tiny bit of resistance or with no resistance, your choice. </p><p></p><p>Never size past the point of easy bolt closure as you will be over working the brass. This will cause more brass to flow towards the case mouth which will require more frequent trimming. Continued over sizing will eventually early case failure with head separation a dangerous situation with hot high pressure gasses venting inside the chamber possibly exiting towards the shooter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AZShooter, post: 1117147, member: 5219"] Some questions: Have you lubed the case? Did you try some force to make the brass enter the FL die? You should start with some space between the bottom of the die and the shell holder. The idea is to size the brass as little as possible to fit the rifle's chamber. Start with a gap, size brass, wipe off and try in the rifle's chamber. It most likely won't fit. Lower the die a 1/4 turn and try again. This may take several tries but eventually the die will size the brass enough so you can close the bolt with a tiny bit of resistance or with no resistance, your choice. Never size past the point of easy bolt closure as you will be over working the brass. This will cause more brass to flow towards the case mouth which will require more frequent trimming. Continued over sizing will eventually early case failure with head separation a dangerous situation with hot high pressure gasses venting inside the chamber possibly exiting towards the shooter. [/QUOTE]
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