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Hey Grumpy

I'll definitely not shoot them ! 

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8 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said:

BTW, none of my business, but I wouldn't try to fire those rounds in MY gun    ....    

 

Don't say none of your business as I appreciate the advise from you experienced reloaders

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You guys were totally correct as I set die as everyone above has suggested and that did the trick

 

Thanks for all the input/advice

 

I'm sure I'll have more questions as I move along but again thanks guys

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Okay - I didn't think it was supposed to look like that and I'll try your suggestions and I'll report back

 

I meant to say I am using the Dillon die that came with the Dillon 550

 

Thanks again guys !!

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Okay - First off I hope I am posting this in the correct spot - secondly I am new to reloading (reloaded 40 years ago) so anyway I have a Dillon 550 and set it up as per the instruction manual

I loaded a dozen .357 magnum and shot some of them and all seems fine - but then I noticed I can spin the bullet in the case - I can't pull it out but can spin it - and I don't think the case looks 

correct from what I remember many years ago

 

So I am using new Winchester brass,  Hornady 125 g xtp bullets,  18.4 grams Winchester 296 ball,  COL is 1.580, and CCI 500 small pistol primers

 

So after I run the brass thru the resize die it is .375" , I am flaring .020" per Dillon manual and set crimp die per manual which is run down to touch shellplate  and then 1/8 turn more

 

Any help / suggestions would be very much appreciated

 

See attached pic of the finished round with the shoulder approx. at base of bullet