Argh! After successfully loading 200 rds .45 (230 gr. FMJ) I thought I'd try some lead (230 gr. LRN). After finally getting the (Lee) seater die set to 1.260 & not much crimp, I took my Ruger
p-97 apart to drop the rd. in and compare it to a factory rd. My h-load did not seat as deep (+/- 1/32 ") as the factory rd. I had checked my first batch this way, they were the same. In other words both the 1st batch sample and my "dummy" lead rd. were set to 1.260". The lead nose won't seat as deep in the chamber. Next, I thought I'd try to cycle the rd. Seemed to cycle ok, but upon inspection, there is obvious contact on the nose from the rifleing, I guess. Shiney scratches on the lead nose. Won't that ruin accuracy? It seems the nose of the lead is "fuller", or "bigger" than the FMJ. ANY help would be greatly appreciated!
