Ash1012 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Complet newb to reloading, I just finished reloading a few rounds. I reloading 165 grain 40 cal bullets with accurate no2 powder. My question is I don't think the seating die is seating the bullet deep enough. All the bullets fit into my g23 barrel fine but when I tried to load a mag I could feel the top of the bullet brushing against the front of the mag and I could only get 9 rounds in. So how would I adjust the die to the correct depth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 What press? What dies? If they're standard Dillon dies just loosen the retaining nut and screw the die down into the tool head a bit. If you don't have a caliper to measure your OAL, get one!!! OAL is important for not only fitment in mags, chamber, etc. but also for pressure in the cartridge itself. Pressure is important if you're shooting a Glock with an unsupported chamber. You should really be setting up your dies with for a particular OAL that you are loading for out of a manual or well known recipe. Finally, you need to know the OAL that you're loading for each particular powder, powder weight and bullet so you can keep notes or a log on what you're loading. If you don't have access to a chronograph to measure the velocity of your finished loads I would recommend you get one so you know if your load is dangerous or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Ash It sounds like you need to get a good reloading manual and do some reading before you load too many more rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash1012 Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Ash It sounds like you need to get a good reloading manual and do some reading before you load too many more rounds. Do you have a good recommendation, I'm have been looking for a guide/ manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash1012 Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Lifeislarge thanks for the info, I do need a caliper. I also still need a scale. But I was looking at my reloading data and could not find an oal unless they abbreviate it col? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too_Slow Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 If you don't have a scale4 how do you know how much powder you put it the cases? If you do not know how much powder is in the cases THROW THEM AWAY they are dangerous and may very well blow up the gun and you. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash1012 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 If you don't have a scale4 how do you know how much powder you put it the cases? If you do not know how much powder is in the cases THROW THEM AWAY they are dangerous and may very well blow up the gun and you. Brian As of know I'm using my dads scale, between that and the auto disk powder measure I have on my press I'm pretty sure I got the right amount of powder. I have only loaded 10 rounds but made sure I was throwing the right amount of powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert King Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 You should look at a Redding Competition Seating die. Makes it a lot easier and more repeatable. I would also suggest the EGW undersized seating die. My Glock likes anything from 1.120 to 1.145 OAL. You need a chrono or borrow one, to be safe. Lots of good load data here on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I need a caliper. I was looking at my reloading data and could not find an oal unless they abbreviate it col? When you look at a recommended load - they specify: * type of powder * amount of powder * bullet (each bullet requires a different load) * oal or coal or col If any of these are changed, you have a different load. Important to follow procedure to set your oal - check minimum length in reloading manual for That Particular Bullet - not just the weight, but the shape also - and lead vs jacketed is totally different. E.g., if you're using a 180 gr MG FMJ, you need to look up the 180 gr MG FMJ - you can't assume it will be the same for the 135 gr MG FMJ bullet. And, you need calipers and a chrono - especially if you're developing a .40 MAJOR load. If you post here on BE what exactly you're using - someone will be happy to give you some GREAT info on how to load that, exactly = which powder, which oal, which bullet - we have experts standing by 24/7 to help you load that load, safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash1012 Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Just a follow up, I have had good success with my reloads. I found the information online from lee loading data and accurate's loading information. Thank you to every one that helped out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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