Manual

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Remedy: Guide cases into die. If reforming cases, use case forming dies.
7. Problem: Scratched or marked cases.
Possible Cause:
• Dirty brass.
• Scratched die.
• Brass or nickel adhering to carbide insert. Use a good bore solvent to dissolve these
deposits.
8. Problem: Cases are hard to size and/or squeal during sizing.
Possible Cause:
• Not enough case lubricant used.
• Not enough time allowed for evaporation of carrier for spray type case lubricants.
9. Problem: Stuck case and torn case rims.
Possible Cause:
• Not enough case lubricant used.
• Not enough time allowed for evaporation of carrier for spray type case
lubricants.
Remedy: If the case rim is intact, rotate the shellholder until it is oriented to allow removal
from the press ram. Slide out the shellholder and unscrew the die. Use a stuck case
puller to remove the case. If the case rim is torn off, unscrew the die and use a stuck case
puller to remove the case. Remove torn rim from shellholder. Reinstall die and
lubricate cases properly.
Case Mouth Belling
1. Problem: Over or under flared cases.
Possible Cause:
• Improper die adjustment.
• Variations in case length.
Bullet Seating
1. Problem: Top of bullet is deformed.
Possible Cause:
• Case not flared enough.
• Soft lead.
• Lead or wax buildup in die.
• Incorrect seating stem for bullet style used.
2. Problem: Shaving lead or lube.
Possible Cause
• Case not flared enough.
• Bullets are not correct diameter.
• Burrs on case mouth.
3. Problem: Loose bullets.
Possible Cause:
• Over crimping.