GregJ Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Just got some Missouri SWC, IDPA #1, 200gr SWC bullets, and got some inconsistent OALs. This is my first time loading lead bullets, I usually use Berry's plated. I'm loading on a LNL, with Hornady crimp/seating die to only seat the bullet and a Redding taper crimp die to crimp at .469. I'm trying for an OAL of 1.250, some rounds come out with over 1.26 some around 1.24, a lot more inconsistent than I'm used to seeing. I'm not short-stroking the press, and the seating die is clean/no obstructions. Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben b. Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Do you have the flat faced seating stem in the seating die, or the stem for round nosed bullets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregJ Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 The stem for RN bullets. I thought about flipping it around, but didnt recall seeing anything in the instructions. Duh - that would do it. Will flip it around and see how the next batch goes. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g56 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 You should have a seating stem for SWC bullets and round nose bullets, be sure you are using the SWC bullet seater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregJ Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) Ok, I'm about to start pulling my hair out now. I have the flat stem in the seating die, everything is clean - no residue in the die, good and tight, etc, and I'm trying for 1.25" and getting OALs from 1.2495 to 1.2610 !! I'm sure this probably is not enough of a variance to worry too much about, I guess my OCD is starting to kick in. I did measure several bullets for their length, and there was a variance, but I didnt note what they were (it's been that kind of day!). Ah well, time for an adult beverage. Edited June 2, 2011 by GregJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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