The title describes the problem I'm trying to resolve. I'm new to the .284 and I'm pulling my hair out. (It's straight .284.) Image attached.
Some of the basics:
My current theory is that the press is out of whack.
It's hit-and-miss as to how often I get these marks. I loaded 25 tonight and probably got 5-7 that were marked in some way. I loaded 10 more and probably 5 of those were marked.
Die seems clean inside.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks.
CG
Some of the basics:
- Lapua 6.5-284 necked up (not turned)
- Berger 180gr Hybrid
- RCBS Rockchucker press (I bought it used 5 years ago. It's probably 20 yrs old. It has served my needs fine - but this is the first "high precision" work I've done with it. All my previous loading has been mainstream 9mm, .223, plus a variety of other calibers.)
- Redding Competition Seater Die with VLD Seating Stem.
My current theory is that the press is out of whack.
It's hit-and-miss as to how often I get these marks. I loaded 25 tonight and probably got 5-7 that were marked in some way. I loaded 10 more and probably 5 of those were marked.
Die seems clean inside.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks.
CG
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