.300 Savage Reloading

xzqzq · April 4, 2011, 03:36 AM

I am having problems with loose cast bullets in my .300 Savage reloads. Even using a Lee press, dies, and a crimp die. Suggestions ? Thanks, George

Scorch · April 4, 2011, 03:40 AM

You may be crimping too much.

PawPaw · April 4, 2011, 06:01 AM

I've had the same problem in the past, with other calibers. Look for a build-up of gunk on your expander ball. It may be resizing the neck just a tad too large when you pull it through. Take the die apart, and clean it thoroughly.

Another thought: Are you flaring your case mouth? If not, the edge of the brass might be shaving a little lead? With cast bullets, that case mouth should be flared just enough that the bullet can be put inserted without shaving lead.

**Mike Irwin** · April 4, 2011, 08:05 AM

Another issue with the .300 Savage and cast bullets is the very short neck. It doesn't afford much in the way of bullet support, and if you're using a bullet with wide grease grooves, bullet stability can be a problem.

I had my best success with bullets with multiple narrow grease grooves. Lee calls them Micro Band bullets.

April 4, 2011, 03:36 AM	#1
xzqzq Member Join Date: October 27, 2010 Posts: 29	.300 Savage Reloading I am having problems with loose cast bullets in my .300 Savage reloads. Even using a Lee press, dies, and a crimp die. Suggestions ? Thanks, George

April 4, 2011, 03:40 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	You may be crimping too much. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

April 4, 2011, 06:01 AM	#3
PawPaw Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2010 Location: Central Louisiana Posts: 3,137	I've had the same problem in the past, with other calibers. Look for a build-up of gunk on your expander ball. It may be resizing the neck just a tad too large when you pull it through. Take the die apart, and clean it thoroughly. Another thought: Are you flaring your case mouth? If not, the edge of the brass might be shaving a little lead? With cast bullets, that case mouth should be flared just enough that the bullet can be put inserted without shaving lead. __________________ Dennis Dezendorf http://pawpawshouse.blogspot.com

April 4, 2011, 08:05 AM	#4
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	Another issue with the .300 Savage and cast bullets is the very short neck. It doesn't afford much in the way of bullet support, and if you're using a bullet with wide grease grooves, bullet stability can be a problem. I had my best success with bullets with multiple narrow grease grooves. Lee calls them Micro Band bullets. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.