midnightSGT
Active Member
So I’m loading .223. I have the standard Redding 2 Die set. I’m having trouble setting up the bullet seating die.
I have taken out the seating stem. Placed a case
In the ram, moved the ram all the way up, then
Screwed my die into the press until I can feel it touch the case. I then backed the die out a 1/4
Turn and set the lock ring and set screw.
I got one of my 53gr. Z max bullets and placed it on the case and started it and raised the ram. I then turned the seating stem in until I just started the
Bullet into the case.
I started turning the stem in and rechecking my cartridge over all length, and kept adjusting it down.
My goal OAL was 2.250. The seating stem ran out
Of adjustments and bottomed out at 2.266.
I watched some videos, checked the instructions on line, I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.
Any and all help would be appreciated.
I have taken out the seating stem. Placed a case
In the ram, moved the ram all the way up, then
Screwed my die into the press until I can feel it touch the case. I then backed the die out a 1/4
Turn and set the lock ring and set screw.
I got one of my 53gr. Z max bullets and placed it on the case and started it and raised the ram. I then turned the seating stem in until I just started the
Bullet into the case.
I started turning the stem in and rechecking my cartridge over all length, and kept adjusting it down.
My goal OAL was 2.250. The seating stem ran out
Of adjustments and bottomed out at 2.266.
I watched some videos, checked the instructions on line, I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.
Any and all help would be appreciated.