11-04-2021, 01:03 AM
(11-03-2021, 05:20 PM)Patrickb4365 Wrote: I'm using the Hornady sizing die without any issues. I use it without the expander ball. I'm not getting any scratches. But I did have issue with the seating die of all things. It was crushing my shoulders and I'm not sure how or why. I switched to a different seating die so just avoided the issue.
I have the same problem with all my Hornady seating dies. I adjust the lock ring to where I can seat the bullet without any crimp (It's the crimp ring set too far down in the die that's causing the crushed shoulders). I buy specific taper crimp dies for the cartridge I'm loading & put just a slight crimp on the case.
I did get a Hornady die (7.62X40WT) to crimp without crushing the shoulder but it was a frustrating effort. It has to be exact. There's no wiggle room between having a crimp & crushing shoulders. Go .001" too far & you're spewing expletives.
Your trim-to length has to be consistent as well.
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