Seating problems with cast bullets

Jimlakeside · May 14, 2008, 03:14 PM

I am new to reloading, so any help will be appreciated.

I purchased 125 grain 9mm Kead cast bullets and started reloading my first batch this week. I use a Dillon 550 with Dillon dies.

Here is my problem, a bullet almost slips into a resized 9mm cartridge without any belling of the cartridge. A ever sight belling results in the bullet sliding down into the cartridge. If I don't bell the case then I get a sliver of lead on the cartridge after the bullet has been seated. If I bell the case the bullet slides into the cartridge and sits on top of the powder. When it does that I can't regulate the cartridge length. I have tried this on several brass cartdridges.

My conclusion is that the bullets are simply not the right diameter and I may not be able to use them. Any thoughts?

Thanks for your help.

Jim Runnels

ShootingNut · May 14, 2008, 03:35 PM

Jim,
They should measure .356 , so check them with your Mic.
At least that's what my vendor shows, and I have never had a problem with any of Mike's cast bullets in any caliber that I reload.
http://www.mastercastbullets.com/productpricelist.html
Enjoy reloading, once you work out this snafu!

Regards,
SN

Nekron · May 14, 2008, 04:06 PM

If your bullets are good, you might check that your sizing/decapping die is screwed down far enough. Could be that the brass isn't getting resized?

ShootingNut · May 14, 2008, 06:16 PM

I shouldn't be commenting, as I use Lee equipment not Dillon.
Assuming the Dillion is similiar in this respect, set the die as instructed and it should decap and size the brass to specs.
From what you have said, something sounds amiss if your casing is being "stretched" to the point the bullet drops down to the powder level.
One thing for sure, don't "doctor" anything up and head out to the range!

SN

Shoney · May 14, 2008, 06:23 PM

What is the stamp on the dies??

Is it 9X23, or 9mmLuger, or 9X19, or 9X18??????

Ruger4570 · May 14, 2008, 06:59 PM

Well, there is nothing to say the die couldn't be made off sized. I once bought a set of RCBS 45 LC dies. The sizer was stamped 45LC but it was actually a 44 Mag sizer. Just a factory,, ah nutz!

Jimlakeside · May 15, 2008, 07:52 AM

My mistake guys. I was using cartridges that had been shot from a Glock and I had not resized them. After resizing the shells they worked perfectly. I am now extremetly happy with he Kead bullets as they shot very well at the range last night.

Thanks for the imput, sorry for the rookie mistake.

Jim

Nekron · May 15, 2008, 02:17 PM

That's what we're here for!

Glad you found your problem and had a good range session.

May 14, 2008, 03:14 PM	#1
Jimlakeside Member Join Date: May 13, 2008 Location: Pottsboro, Texas Posts: 33	Seating problems with cast bullets I am new to reloading, so any help will be appreciated. I purchased 125 grain 9mm Kead cast bullets and started reloading my first batch this week. I use a Dillon 550 with Dillon dies. Here is my problem, a bullet almost slips into a resized 9mm cartridge without any belling of the cartridge. A ever sight belling results in the bullet sliding down into the cartridge. If I don't bell the case then I get a sliver of lead on the cartridge after the bullet has been seated. If I bell the case the bullet slides into the cartridge and sits on top of the powder. When it does that I can't regulate the cartridge length. I have tried this on several brass cartdridges. My conclusion is that the bullets are simply not the right diameter and I may not be able to use them. Any thoughts? Thanks for your help. Jim Runnels

May 14, 2008, 06:16 PM	#4
ShootingNut Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,475	Die Set Right I shouldn't be commenting, as I use Lee equipment not Dillon. Assuming the Dillion is similiar in this respect, set the die as instructed and it should decap and size the brass to specs. From what you have said, something sounds amiss if your casing is being "stretched" to the point the bullet drops down to the powder level. One thing for sure, don't "doctor" anything up and head out to the range! SN

May 14, 2008, 06:23 PM	#5
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	What is the stamp on the dies?? Is it 9X23, or 9mmLuger, or 9X19, or 9X18?????? __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111

May 15, 2008, 07:52 AM	#7
Jimlakeside Member Join Date: May 13, 2008 Location: Pottsboro, Texas Posts: 33	My error My mistake guys. I was using cartridges that had been shot from a Glock and I had not resized them. After resizing the shells they worked perfectly. I am now extremetly happy with he Kead bullets as they shot very well at the range last night. Thanks for the imput, sorry for the rookie mistake. Jim

May 14, 2008, 03:35 PM	#2
ShootingNut Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,475	Jim, They should measure .356 , so check them with your Mic. At least that's what my vendor shows, and I have never had a problem with any of Mike's cast bullets in any caliber that I reload. http://www.mastercastbullets.com/productpricelist.html Enjoy reloading, once you work out this snafu! Regards, SN

May 14, 2008, 04:06 PM	#3
Nekron Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 1999 Location: Kansas Posts: 139	If your bullets are good, you might check that your sizing/decapping die is screwed down far enough. Could be that the brass isn't getting resized?

May 14, 2008, 06:59 PM	#6
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	Well, there is nothing to say the die couldn't be made off sized. I once bought a set of RCBS 45 LC dies. The sizer was stamped 45LC but it was actually a 44 Mag sizer. Just a factory,, ah nutz!

May 15, 2008, 02:17 PM	#8
Nekron Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 1999 Location: Kansas Posts: 139	That's what we're here for! Glad you found your problem and had a good range session.