I reload .223 and .308 cases. I use a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme single stage press. I resize my .223 cases with a RCBS small base die and use a Lee bullet seating die to seat the bullets. I use the Lee three die set for my .308 cases. I get varying C.O.L. lengths with both dies. I want an overall length of 2.25" for the .223 and 2.75" for the .308. When I set the seating die and load my first shell, I can get the required length. The next bullets may be as much as .08" either longer or shorter than the first shell. This requires a constant adjustment of the bullet seating die. I position the bullet the same way on each case and operate the ram lever to it's full extents, but the problem persists. I thought it might be a difference in case manufacturer, but seating bullets in the same brand of case still causes the same problem. This is more of a nuisance than a problem. I assume this is not a normal function of reloading bottle neck cartridges. Anyone else have experience with this?
I looked into Competition Dies. Theses dies have a micrometer on top. Would this knob be for adjusting the final bullet depth? My Lee bullet seating dies have an adjustable knob which allows for this final adjustment with out having to loosen nuts like other die sets such as the RCBS dies. I have been loading these two bullets for about a year, so my experience level is limited. Any experienced information would be appreciated.
I looked into Competition Dies. Theses dies have a micrometer on top. Would this knob be for adjusting the final bullet depth? My Lee bullet seating dies have an adjustable knob which allows for this final adjustment with out having to loosen nuts like other die sets such as the RCBS dies. I have been loading these two bullets for about a year, so my experience level is limited. Any experienced information would be appreciated.