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David Bachelder · May 17, 2012, 10:20 AM

It may sound stupid but make sure your primers are seated properly. If they are seated too high (setting proud) the bolt will not close, or close with difficulty. Set your finished round on a smooth flat surface, like a formica counter top. If it rocks back and forth the primer is not seated fully. It should set flat with no rocking.

I did this with my .243 reloads and din't realize it until I set one down by chance. this is when I noticed the rocking. If there is a mistake to be made I guess I've made it (not certain of that : )

May 17, 2012, 10:20 AM	#11
David Bachelder Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2011 Location: Trinity, Texas Posts: 636	It may sound stupid but make sure your primers are seated properly. If they are seated too high (setting proud) the bolt will not close, or close with difficulty. Set your finished round on a smooth flat surface, like a formica counter top. If it rocks back and forth the primer is not seated fully. It should set flat with no rocking. I did this with my .243 reloads and din't realize it until I set one down by chance. this is when I noticed the rocking. If there is a mistake to be made I guess I've made it (not certain of that : ) __________________ David Bachelder Trinity, Texas I load, 9mm Luger, 38 and 40 S&W, 38 Special, 357Magnum, 45ACP, 45 Colt, 223, 300 AAC, 243 and 30-06