chris in va
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The past three years I've been struggling with the Lee 452-228-1r mold in my 97b. Numerous live round stovepipe or 'bolt holdover' jams, aggravated by the fact I can't lengthen the OAL due to the short leade.
On a whim I went back to the TL 230 collecting dust and with a little experimentation discovered the problems cleared up. Seems there is more bullet nose length on the TL to prevent this issue. I seat it so the last TL ring is barely showing above the case rim, 1.265". Any longer and it doesn't fit in the mag.
On a whim I went back to the TL 230 collecting dust and with a little experimentation discovered the problems cleared up. Seems there is more bullet nose length on the TL to prevent this issue. I seat it so the last TL ring is barely showing above the case rim, 1.265". Any longer and it doesn't fit in the mag.