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Offline carbon01

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New to forum and reloading
« on: May 31, 2012, 03:01:49 PM »
Hello all, I am new to the forum (been here lurking a couple of times) and new to reloading. I loaded up my first 50 rounds of 9mm (haven't shot them yet) and I noticed that the bullets seem to be seated slightly crooked. What could be causing this? This is the first time I have reloaded so I don't have any experience at all.

I was also hoping someone would be willing to teach me a little bit about the "feel" and set up. I am using RCBS components and the instructions are not really all that helpful. I was sort of hoping someone who take time out of their busy schedules to teach me a little bit about reloading on my own press so I can better understand it. I am located in midtown Omaha (42nd and centerish) and am only doing 9mm and 38 special right now, but I will be adding much more calibers once I get sufficient brass and the dies. If anyone is interested you could give me a PM (this site should have those) and I could message you back. If anyone is interested this weekend I am out of town so it would have to be Monday or later.
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Offline Dan W

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Re: New to forum and reloading
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2012, 03:11:16 PM »
Mismatched seater plug to bullet tip will cause crooked bullets ( did it my self)


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Re: New to forum and reloading
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2012, 03:12:49 PM »
I used the round nose seater plug for my round nose bullets.
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Offline JimP

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Re: New to forum and reloading
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2012, 03:53:55 PM »
Cases belled sufficiently/ too much?

Don't know if that is your problem, just speaking from experience.

I would love to help you out, and am in Omaha frequently.
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Re: New to forum and reloading
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2012, 07:52:46 PM »
You are right up the street from me(42nd and L). If you would like, I will be happy to show you some pointers.
What press are you using and what dies? I would agree with JimP. Sounds like you need to increase the flare.
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Re: New to forum and reloading
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2012, 08:15:41 PM »
Can we see a close up picture of a crooked cartridge?
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Re: New to forum and reloading
« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2012, 08:05:43 AM »
Yes yes, pics and pointers please. I am in the market to start loading mine own, too. (Driving to Kansas and my brother finding time between matches is getting tough to get anything done. )
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Re: New to forum and reloading
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2012, 02:44:51 PM »
I am using RCBS Rock chucker press and RCBS carbide dies. The instructions says to flare the mouth just enough for the bullet to sit in the case, so I am not sure what too much or too little belling would "look" like. I cannot get pictures up before I have to leave for the weekend. To the 42nd and L guy (sorry forgot your name already) I can message you when I get back next week and we can work something out.
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