I have read so many threads but cant find an answer to my problem. I am having problems with the size/decap die from the new dimension custom grade set.
I am using once fired 9mm brass that I shot out of my HK P30.
I set up my LNL AP this morning for 9mm. I have not leveled my reload bench yet. Wanted to get the press mounted first and at least see if I can get one station to run. I degreased the size/decap die with hornady one shot. I did exactly what they guys on youtube and hornady manual says to do to adjust the die.
On the downstroke of the arm, the brass goes into the die, then there is a decent amount of resistance about when the brass get in 1/4" into the die. When I stop and upstroke the arm of the press to release the brass from the die, a wierd metal clank/ pop is heard, not sure if coming from the brass coming out of the die, or the shellplate pulling the brass out of the die.
The shellplate is not too tight. The pawls are good. Press was greased where it was supposed to be as in the manual.
What am I doing wrong?
The brass is not clean. My bench is not level. Is that the problem?
Just seems like the brass doesnt want to go smoothly into the die. If I get the brass completely in the die, it doesnt decap everytime and I have to use alot of force on the upstroke to remove the brass from the die. Just doesnt seem right, and I dont want to break anything.
Thanks if you guys can help. I can post a vid in the morning also of what is happening.