03-07-2022, 04:40 PM
I have the RCBS AR series dies. I've been loading 87gr Vmax bullets without any issues..
I picked up a few boxes of 103gr ELD-X bullets Saturday and started loading some Sunday. When I tried to seat the first bullet, it stuck in the seating plug. No matter how far I ran the plug down, it wouldn't stay in the case neck. I tried several cases and had the same issue.
So I removed the plug and hit it with some fine grit sandpaper. No help.. I ended up taking the plug out of my 243 die and trying it.. Worked great...
I've contacted RCBS about the issue and waiting on a reply. In the meantime, I'm going to mix up some JB Weld and fill the plug with it. Before setting up, I'm going to form it with a bullet and let it harden.
Anyone else ever experience this with a plug? In my 35years of reloading, I've never had this happen.
I picked up a few boxes of 103gr ELD-X bullets Saturday and started loading some Sunday. When I tried to seat the first bullet, it stuck in the seating plug. No matter how far I ran the plug down, it wouldn't stay in the case neck. I tried several cases and had the same issue.
So I removed the plug and hit it with some fine grit sandpaper. No help.. I ended up taking the plug out of my 243 die and trying it.. Worked great...
I've contacted RCBS about the issue and waiting on a reply. In the meantime, I'm going to mix up some JB Weld and fill the plug with it. Before setting up, I'm going to form it with a bullet and let it harden.
Anyone else ever experience this with a plug? In my 35years of reloading, I've never had this happen.