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    Chambering problems

    All I had to do was reset the seating die. Simple fix. Thanks for your help guys!
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    Chambering problems

    It looks like you may be right. I don’t know if you can see in these pics, but I found that the seating die is changing the shape of the shoulder, and one round developed a dent
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    Chambering problems

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    Chambering problems

    Will definitely try marking the case next. Thanks everyone for your help with this. Its super frustrating. I appreciate your input very much
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    Chambering problems

    Update: I reset the resizing die (a brand new Lyman full length resizing die) all the way down to contact the shell holder then backed it off about a quarter turn. An empty case sized this way chambers with no issue. Then I loaded up some live rounds, using the minimum charge and setting the...
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    Chambering problems

    I’m using once fired brass
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    Chambering problems

    The load isn’t compressed. When you shake it, you can hear the powder moving around. This got me thinking though. The rounds I chambered a couple weeks ago at the bench were dummy rounds, sized and with bullets seated, but no powder. I wouldn’t have thought adding powder in a non-compressed load...
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    Chambering problems

    COAL is about 20 thousandths longer. Factory loads are 200 grain federal premium trophy bonded tip. I’m using 205 hammers for the reloads. I also found that the diameter at the neck seems to be running slightly bigger than the factory loads by a few thousands also.
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    Who doesn’t wear camo to hunt

    I don’t worry about it at all during gun season. Mostly earth tone pants and shirts from 5.11. One if those super light, netting style over-suits in camo is good for bow season and will go over anything. Other than that, its not worth the ridiculous price. Plus, you don’t look like such a dufus...
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    Chambering problems

    I’m looking for some advice. I am working on my first ever handload. Its for a 338 win mag. I loaded up my first batch of test rounds and they chambered with no problems at home, a couple weeks ago. I went to the range this morning and none of them will chamber, they are all too tight. Factory...
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    Beginner Advice Please

    Finally found some magnum primers at Natchez😃
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    Beginner Advice Please

    Has anyone ever used standard large rifle primers on a 338 win mag? I wonder how much difference it would make.
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    Beginner Advice Please

    I picked up some RL19 from Brownells and some Power Hammer 205s. But I’m dead in the water until I can find primers. Checking the websites several times a day. This is crazy
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    Beginner Advice Please

    It’s a hs precision rifle with 24” barrel and 1 in 10 twist.
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    Beginner Advice Please

    Thanks everyone for your help. Much appreciated!!!
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