I've noticed that when loading on my SDB, the .45 cases will frequently hit the edge of the die and "hang" unless they are perfectly placed in the shellholder although, I don't encounter the same thing with 9MM, .40 or .38/.357. The case mouth catches on the little groove between the carbide insert and the outer die shell. I've just accepted it as the nature of the beast and slow down loading .45 while taking a good look at the #1 position last thing before stroking the handle. If there were a way to eliminate that groove, I think they'd funnel in a lot better...at least, on a Square Deal.
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Sounds very similar to my issue, I just can't find the "perfect" placement. Maybe I need to learn patience.
"Perfect" on my machine, is with the case fully inserted into the shellplate at station #1 and in contact with the back side of the slot. If it wiggles out the slightest bit, it will hang on the edge of the sizing die. Somewhat curiously, other calibers seem to be far more forgiving and require no special attention. Once, while talking to Dillon about something else, I mentioned this .45 quirk...their suggestion was to just slow everything down.