Re: cartridge wont chamber
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dstewart51</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: joemusso</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...
Here is what I do am I missing anything to cause the cartridge not to chamber.
1: deprime
2: cleaned
3: FL size to .001" to .002" under fired brass length
4: resize neck
5: trim / prep
6: prime
7: charge
8: seat bullet
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Fixed it for you.
You want to trim only after you FL size and neck size as each will cause the COAL to grow.
Also, if you don't already have a "bump" or headspace gauge and a set of dial calipers, you will need a set. Then you can measure the headspace and OAL of brass that chambers, your once fired brass and your sized brass. This will allow you to set up your FL die to minimally size the brass as well. </div></div>
95% of the time, this is the answer. Not F/L sizing far enough and bumping the shoulder back .002" or so . The only addition I'd make to the above post is to get a digital set of calipers. The numbers will be there staring at you, easy to see and read. A bump gauge is necessary. The Sinclair gauge is a good one to buy.
A rare occurrence is having the decapping set way too low and having the expander button bottoming out inside on the case head, causing the die not being able to fully size.
