carpcop Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I haven't reloaded anything in 16 years, so this is like starting over. I dug out my Lyman turret press and borrowed a set of Lee Carbide dies. Just want to get something done until I can get a Dillon. Loaded 6 rounds of .45 ACP last night, to see if I could, and the rounds look beautiful. The problem came when I put them in the moon clip and dropped them in my 625. With about a quarter inch left, they needed a push to seat. These are 230 grain LRN. Cases are once fired in this gun. OAL is 1.16. I am gonna check and see if I'm not sizing correctly. The dies look like new, and I set then up by the directions, but I don't know where else to start. Anybody got any other ideas for tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinMike Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 (edited) Quick thoughts that come to mind: Is the sizing die set to size the case all the way down? It should just about touch the shell plate with the ram raised. Too much or too little expansion? Too much bell and not enough crimp is one possibility. Or too little bell and the lead is getting shaved and building up a ridge on the outside of the case mouth. Could be everything else is fine, but not enough crimp being applied. Edited May 10, 2006 by AustinMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Is the seating die set to size the case all the way down? Man, I hope not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinMike Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Oops, meant sizing die of course. Not enough sleep or coffee... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 thats a mighty short OAL for a 45...if it is 1.16 you have probably bulged the cases with the base of the bullet. if the OAL i really 1.26, your OK there..you might want to apply a bit more crimp...your not goin to hurt too much w/ a revolver since the round headspaces on the moon clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 May be a bent moon clip??? -Cuz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpcop Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Just an update. The problem turned out to be a lack of crimp after I adjusted and then compared cases. OAL was 1.26. I also had a couple bent moon clips. The one I was having trouble with wasn't, but I went through the rest just to be sure. Thanks for the help. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed reloading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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