So I have a set of RCBS small base x-dies for 308. I also have a Hornady cartridge gauge with a min and max for the base of the casings. I have the press set so there is a moderately stiff cam over. However the casings are just barely passing max length. It is not hitting in the mouth area as I can see space between the mouth and the stop in the gauge. To me this mean it must be hitting the shoulder.
I find this odd as this is supposed to be a small base die set. As I am loading for my rifle and helping a couple friends with brass processing it is not practical to just make sure it works in mine
As I see it I have 2 options.
1 contact RCBS and see what they can tell me and possibly send it for warranty work. meaning my die set will be out of commission for a while.
2, modify the die myself. I was thinking sanding the mouth of the die maybe a thousandth or so so with some 800 grit wet dry, so it can resize the brass further. But it will probably void the warrant on my die set....
Of course I could be missing something, any other ideas?
I find this odd as this is supposed to be a small base die set. As I am loading for my rifle and helping a couple friends with brass processing it is not practical to just make sure it works in mine
As I see it I have 2 options.
1 contact RCBS and see what they can tell me and possibly send it for warranty work. meaning my die set will be out of commission for a while.
2, modify the die myself. I was thinking sanding the mouth of the die maybe a thousandth or so so with some 800 grit wet dry, so it can resize the brass further. But it will probably void the warrant on my die set....
Of course I could be missing something, any other ideas?
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