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Timothy · October 16, 2001, 01:12 PM

No matter how careful I am when loading straight wall cases (45 ACP for instance) very often I do not get lead bullets seated 100% straight. Seems the "buldge" is never consistant the whole way around the case. I know that what starts straight, ends straight and I guess I just am unable to start straight. Have any of you guys tried Redding's Competition Pistol Seater Dies? They have that sliding alignment sleve that works great with bottleneck brass and I thought maybe they might solve my problem. If you have any less expensive things I can try please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

October 16, 2001, 01:12 PM	#1
Timothy Member Join Date: November 26, 2000 Posts: 97	How do you seat bullets perfectly straight? No matter how careful I am when loading straight wall cases (45 ACP for instance) very often I do not get lead bullets seated 100% straight. Seems the "buldge" is never consistant the whole way around the case. I know that what starts straight, ends straight and I guess I just am unable to start straight. Have any of you guys tried Redding's Competition Pistol Seater Dies? They have that sliding alignment sleve that works great with bottleneck brass and I thought maybe they might solve my problem. If you have any less expensive things I can try please let me know. Thanks in advance. __________________ "There ain't no use runnin' if you're on the wrong road."