Reloading shell casings
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Annihilator
Emissary
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
youngolddude
Professional
More info is needed, but likely a too large OAL.
HayesGreener
Ronin
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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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
SAINT
Had me thinking it was about shot shells 
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
Do I ask "what caliber is the shell"
Annihilator
Emissary
Westinghouse Phased Plasma Rifle in 40 Watt range…….Do I ask "what caliber is the shell"
Above, plus you need a good micrometer and a “go-no go” gauge. You failed to mention if your problems are with the same firearm they were originally fired in. Chamber sizes can and do very in a given caliber. .001 difference can make for tough chambering unless you full length resize.
HansGruber
Ronin
Did you resize the case?
HayesGreener
Ronin
He made the one post and we have not heard from him since. Maybe he lost interest and is just going to shoot factory?
Annihilator
Emissary
Maybe is got it to fire, but s no longer with us, because of his error!
Biggfoot44
Elite
ThisHad me thinking it was about shot shells
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
maybe this'll clear things up as mud 
answer any cartridge that uses .458 caliber boolits
What calibers use .458 bullets? | [October Updated] - TheGunZone
answer any cartridge that uses .458 caliber boolits
jumpinjoe
Hellcat
Possibly, but probably not likely since he mentioned he couldn't close his bolt. Not a great many bolt action shotguns around these days. Then again he may not have actually meant a 'bolt action', but may be savvy enough to know a semi auto handgun and/or a rifle also has a bolt. I hope he didn't get all offended and leave ... I think he definitely needs some guidance.Had me thinking it was about shot shells
Bassbob
Emissary
HansGruber
Ronin
I’ve got 1…a Mossberg .410.I have 3.