Hello all. New here, first post actually. I've searched and I couldn't find my particular issue.
I've just started reloading only a few months back. I'm using an old Lee Turret press that I've updated to 4 hole. It's old, I'm in my 30s and I remember my dad buying it and never loading a round. I've been loading 9 and 40 since I built the bench and I've been having fun. Range brass, Berry's bullets, a few different powders for IDPA and USPSA major. They've all worked and I've not had any complaints.
Then I got Bayou Bullets. 180gr. Flat nose. No grease ring. Same setup idea.
This time, after I expand, the bullet falls in. Way too low.
The Bayous measure at .401 just as the Berry's. The ones that do stay high enough, it seems as if my crimp is way too light. The shoulder measurement is at .421-.422, consistent.
I have no issue going back to Berry's but I really wanted these Bayous to work. The die is a seat/crimp combo, by Lee. My 9mm setup I use a Redding Comp Die to seat and a FCD. Should I do the same for 40? What is making the bullets just fall in the case?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
