Reloading/Full Length Sizing Question

[bigdaddy590]

I have a question. I am trying to full length resize 30-06. I adjusted the die just like the RCBS and my loading manual said. Screw it in until the die touches the shell holder then 1/4 turn down.

My question is when I am FL sizing the case there is a "ridge" just above the shoulder, and the shell holder doesn't touch the die. I am really cranking on it. My question is, is the die supposed to touch the shell holder when resizing and is the ridge supposed to be there? Below is the pic of the ram and case as far as i can get it to go and the next picture is the case. Not sure if you can see the ridge above the shoulder or not.

[PSD Ryan]

A full length sizing die should contact the shell plate, then lower the ram, screw it in a quarter turn more, then lock it down. Yours is not seated deep enough.

Also, if you've already fired these out of your gun, and it's a bolt action, just neck size them. They will be fire formed to your chamber.

[bigdaddy590]

DOH Just figured it out. The excess part of the handle was hitting my reloading bench! FACEPALM!

[texag93]

DOH Just figured it out. The excess part of the handle was hitting my reloading bench! FACEPALM!

Doh!

[PSD Ryan]

Glad you figured it out!

[oneforthewall]

LOL! Well done

[bigdaddy590]

I was ready to put All my equipment in the classifieds. Thank goodness for the GS slowing me down.

[Tommyh]

i had to do some serious notching to get my handle to go full stroke .