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Beltfire · October 5, 2009, 01:26 PM

I have been reloading 223 for 35 years. It amazes me that I still run into issues. After market guns often have small chambers. RecentlyI had loaded some ammo that would fit into my Colt but not into my after market gun. I found that my shell holder was not contacting the bottom of the die due to adjustment and an accumulation of debris on the bottom of the die. I cleaned the die, tightened the adjustment and purchased a case gauge. My sizing die is so old the company has been out of business for ages but when properly set it still sizes just fine.
PS I cannot over state the importance of using a case gage. I have been guessing for years. Get a gage for each caliber.

October 5, 2009, 01:26 PM	#4
Beltfire Junior Member Join Date: September 8, 2006 Posts: 11	I have been reloading 223 for 35 years. It amazes me that I still run into issues. After market guns often have small chambers. RecentlyI had loaded some ammo that would fit into my Colt but not into my after market gun. I found that my shell holder was not contacting the bottom of the die due to adjustment and an accumulation of debris on the bottom of the die. I cleaned the die, tightened the adjustment and purchased a case gauge. My sizing die is so old the company has been out of business for ages but when properly set it still sizes just fine. PS I cannot over state the importance of using a case gage. I have been guessing for years. Get a gage for each caliber. Last edited by Beltfire; October 5, 2009 at 01:33 PM.