Originally Posted by Caleveras
Thanks everyone

I am shooting Nosler brass with only 2 firings max. I full length size and trim the cases when needed. The two 7mm-08s I am using are Sako 85 and a Browning X-Bolt.

I have gone back and forth with the Nosler manual double checking my FL sizing. I have to run the cam all the way up and then adjust the die so it just kisses top.

I'll check on the Redding shell holders and go from there.

Thanks again for all the suggestions.


If the ram is just kissing the bottom of the die you are not FL sizing, and probably not pushing the shoulders of the brass back enough.

Run the ram all the to the top, screw the die down until it's touching the shell holder, lower the ram, and turn the die down another 1/8 of a turn. Now run the ram up and push the handle of the press ALL the way down, and you will feel the handle "snap" over. That's called "cam over".

Now try it with lubed brass, wipe the lube off, and see if the brass chambers easily in your rifle. If not, turn the die down another 1/8 of a turn and repeat the process.

Casey

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