Reloading shell casings

[pappyjack]

After reloading my shell casings. I found out that my bolt would not close. What did I do wrong?

 

[Annihilator]

After reloading my shell casings. I found out that my bolt would not close. What did I do wrong?

What did you reload for? Caliber, gun action? on a semi auto rifle, you need to full length resize the cases, on a bolt rifle, if your using the same cases and same gun, you can just size the neck, pistols and revolvers you have to full length resize the cases

 

[835mag]

You should probably not be reloading until you have been properly educated.

No offense.

 

[youngolddude]

More info is needed, but likely a too large OAL.

 

[HayesGreener]

Start by getting the Speer reloading manual which gives precise case measurements. You will need a reloading micrometer.

Your cases expand in the chamber upon firing and need to be re-formed back to spec to be reloaded and re-used. There are 6 basic steps.
First, cleaning and lubing the fired case.
Second, depriming and resizing the case
Third, trimming the case if necessary
Fourth, re-priming the case
Fifth, dispensing the right type and amount of powder by into the case by weight
Sixth, seating a bullet
The dies on your loader must be set to the right dimensions so your loaded cartridges will fit your chamber.

Find someone who is an experienced loader to coach you. You have to be precise for function and safety purposes.

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[TEXASforLIFE]

Had me thinking it was about shot shells

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Do I ask "what caliber is the shell"

 

[Annihilator]

Do I ask "what caliber is the shell"

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