.243 problem

[jjt]

I just got a new set of dies so i could start reloading my .243
i sized, cleaned, primed, powdered, but when i started pressing the bullets in to them they fall inside the case

the bullets i am using say 6mm. but under the 6mm they say .243 to the best of my knowledge they fit both
everything i have done to verify this comes up with the same thing (comparing numbers and dimentions in the nosler book

so now i need help what is wrong why is the case not holding the bullet
and how do i remedie the problem

[stubblejumper]

Can you push the bullets into the sized cases with your fingers?If so there could be a problem with your die or expander ball.It is also possible that you are pushing the bullets right into the cases because your bullet seater is way out of adjustment.

[halcon]

It sounds like what Stubble said or possible the wrong size mandrell but I have never heard of that happening . How did you adjust your seater die when you put it in your press that sounds like your problem . You don' t adjust the seater die the same way as the sizer die .

[jjt]

it was the die or the expander ball

i went and purchased another set of dies and they work fine so i will be sending the first set back

thank you for the help

[Vapodog]

jjt, who made the first set of dies????

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