357sig, what a wonderful cartridge

[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

Who has had or been having problems reloading this pita cartridge? Mostly the problem with depriming! I've had some cases with a small flash hole and it breaks the depriming rod. Found this out the hard way, but hornady replaced it free. The remington cases were the issue and so far the only of the 3 that I use with small flash holes.

 

[Dred]

Who has had or been having problems reloading this pita cartridge? Mostly the problem with depriming! I've had some cases with a small flash hole and it breaks the depriming rod. Found this out the hard way, but hornady replaced it free. The remington cases were the issue and so far the only of the 3 that I use with small flash holes.

Thank you for sharing. Chaps me that 357 Sig is my newest caliber AND the first 150 rounds I found are Remington UMC Green/White Box. Plan was to start my brass collection by unloading them the smiley way.

Now I know to pay attention.

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[Charley]

I don't load the 357 SIG, but did have to show a friend how to seat and crimp them without crushing the shoulder.

 

[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

I don't load the 357 SIG, but did have to show a friend how to seat and crimp them without crushing the shoulder.

Having the extra space on the 550 I seat and crimp separately.

 

[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

Thank you for sharing. Chaps me that 357 Sig is my newest caliber AND the first 150 rounds I found are Remington UMC Green/White Box. Plan was to start my brass collection by unloading them the smiley way.

Now I know to pay attention.

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These are the culprits! R P headsramp

 

[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

Speer is has been the only other brand I've shot and the flash hole is larger. If you start depriming and hit a hard spot it's because of the smaller flash hole. Don't force it it will break after 2 to 5 rounds as mine have done.

 

[Dred]

Gonna be some crazy headstamps on my brass. Folks seem prouder of 357 Sig than 10mm. I know it's a pandemic, but I still get 10mm cheaper. Figure a decent source for brass is gonna be them blasted small primer 10mm cases that are infiltrating my collection.

No die set yet, but ... won't be the first time with the trim to length, lube, size, clean routine.

 

[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

I posted pics because of flash hole size awareness/concern being to small. I enjoy 10mm in a carbine is awesome.

 

[Deavis]

That is strange, the only small flash I've seen is Speer. Swap your pin out to the small version, most manufacturers have one or simply turn down the pin slightly at the end.

Watch your shoulder and neck tension. Proper bullet selection and tension are critical to loading that cartridge and avoiding setback.

 

[Charley]

The bulk of my handgun loads are from a 550 as well. My friend loads on a three hole Lee turret, though. No room for a separate seat/crimp function, unless he does by lot.