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BwanaDave · January 23, 2007, 11:59 AM

Thanks. I loaded up 50 using the method stated in my earlier post. I did get consistent OAL by using the bottom of the stroke and adjusting thereto.

I have left a little, less than 1mm, of the shoulder on the bullet exposed. It is enough to show that the bullet appears to not be going straight in. I am using an old Lyman press that is set at a bit of an angle rather than straight up and down. I haven't used this press before, it is just an old thing that was sitting around and I decided to bolt it to a bench the other day. I am wondering if this slight angle could be a contributing factor in the alignment issue? I guess I could load the next batch in my RCBS press and see if the problem goes away.

I have read about premium seating dies, would such a die improve the seating alignment?

Thanks

Dave

January 23, 2007, 11:59 AM	#9
BwanaDave Member Join Date: January 22, 2007 Posts: 21	Thanks. I loaded up 50 using the method stated in my earlier post. I did get consistent OAL by using the bottom of the stroke and adjusting thereto. I have left a little, less than 1mm, of the shoulder on the bullet exposed. It is enough to show that the bullet appears to not be going straight in. I am using an old Lyman press that is set at a bit of an angle rather than straight up and down. I haven't used this press before, it is just an old thing that was sitting around and I decided to bolt it to a bench the other day. I am wondering if this slight angle could be a contributing factor in the alignment issue? I guess I could load the next batch in my RCBS press and see if the problem goes away. I have read about premium seating dies, would such a die improve the seating alignment? Thanks Dave