Thanks! It is all the rifle.AlaskanGuy wrote:nice shootin there Tex....
Concerning the Collet dies, I would say the same thing, but the Lee instructions do remove that play in the head. Still, something is different about using the Collet on a turret. I measured and studied the cases and cannot find a definite answer as to why the cases, both 300 Savage and 303 British, will not chamber. I feel a bump occurs, creating a non-concentric body immediately aft of the shoulder, as the tension that seats the ram/shell holder seats solidly against the turret. Picture it this way. The ram is square and pushes up against the turret removing any play (per the Lee instructions), that would mean that the backside of the turret, 180° opposite the die, is not as you only have the single point of contact at the shell holder/ram.AlaskanGuy wrote:i do notice with my lee turret classic, there is a bit of slop... it is related to the turrets themselves. they seem to move a bit. i always figured it was the price you pay when you want quick change ability.
Using the same cases, even the problem cases, on the Challenger press is the proof to me that it is turret press, as the cases slide right in the chamber.
I don't think that my turret is worn, press or head, I believe it to be a combination occurring with the Collet thrown in the mix. Rember that there is no support of the case within the die body, the body is only a hollow tube. In that light, any play in the shellholder to rim fit might come into play as well. Maybe the bottom of the case tries to slide out the slot as the mandrel enters the case mouth as it is a floating mandrel.
There has been quite a bit written about the actions taking place within the die if you study this subject in depth. Me, I just switched to the Challenger press and ended the issue.
Yep, ATI.AlaskanGuy wrote:is that a synthetic stock on that rifle? or just lighting?
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