reloading question

When you say some of the cases wobbled, that makes me think it`s more of a primer not being seated correctly rather than something wrong with the primers. The more I think about it, thats more n likely the problem I had when using the cci`s that produced a hangfire. I was using new Nickel Plate brass and they were pretty tight fit.In the future you could try like I suggested and release a little pressure on the prime tool (not enough to let another primer in), rotate the case a little and give it another press (squeeze). LOL..fired off a hundred rounds allready? you must be enjoying you`re new hobby.
 
Thanks guys.

Yea Hooked I am, everyone says it takes a little while to pay for itself, thats not the case here lol. I never use to shoot my 30-06 until rite before deer season. Now I actually enjoy shooting it ( I can afford it lol). I just wish my 22-250 wasn't down. That extractor needs to get here asap.
 
Stanly, thanks for that link, it was very informative.I do believe the shell holder I use for .223 rem. may be damaged just like was described. My Lee Press also came with a couple other gizmos to prime on the press but I have not used them other than put one in so the spent primers go in the catch tube. I think I`ll order another shell holder and fool around with the press priming option a little.
 
I've been using the Lee hand tool forever. You can "feel" when the primer seats. If you use the primer seat on the press, be careful because you can over seat them because you have all of that leverage. Reloading is just a big learning curve. Primer seating is important, learn about head spacing as well. Learn about all of it, just go slow and be safe! I've had one reloading accident in 30 years, blew up my brand new Rem 11-87. My wife came into the gun room while I was reloading and we got into a little argument about someting. To make a long story short, I ended up double charging a shotgun hull with 34grs of RedDot instead of 17grs. Was very lucky to not get hurt, point being, pay attention to what you are doing and develop a system that works for you. I'll bet if you asked all the reloaders on here, each one would have a "system" that works for them. Once you have one, follow it. Don't get distracted, if you do STOP reloading. I write notes when I get interupted so when I come back I know exactly where I was and what I was doing. Anyway, welcome to the wonderful world of reloading!
 
My thinking on high primers (cartridge wobbles when placed upright on head) is the firing pin strike is softened by the firing pin having to push the primer to its proper seating depth.

Flyrodder
 
Originally Posted By: flyrodderMy thinking on high primers (cartridge wobbles when placed upright on head) is the firing pin strike is softened by the firing pin having to push the primer to its proper seating depth.

Flyrodder

I would think that's a possibility.

Also, could the new brass be way under chamber length, and letting the case slide forward in the chamber when the firing pin strikes the primer? If that's the case it should be "fireformed" to your chamber now.

I got some new WW 7 Mag brass a while back and it's way under specs for length. It fires OK because the case seats on the belt, but it smokes up the case the first time it's fired.

Why don't you set your die to just neck size the once-fired brass and load up some more rounds to try.
 
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