Been reloading for 25+ years. However, I have only been loading a rimless caliber for a revolver for a few years and I am having a regular issue.
Caliber is .45 ACP and the revolver is a Ruger New Vaquero.
So, I set down and load several hundred rounds. And when I do a plunk test on the cylinder, I'll have several rounds that won't fully drop into the cylinder. The chambers all measure the same, in diameter and depth.
When I check the rounds the neck diameter checks at a .001" below spec. The base diameter checks at .001"-.002" below spec. The case lengths are well below max spec and the OAL is well within spec.
So what am I missing?
I have even checked the case diameter where the base of the bullet sets, to make sure it is not fat in the middle.
Caliber is .45 ACP and the revolver is a Ruger New Vaquero.
So, I set down and load several hundred rounds. And when I do a plunk test on the cylinder, I'll have several rounds that won't fully drop into the cylinder. The chambers all measure the same, in diameter and depth.
When I check the rounds the neck diameter checks at a .001" below spec. The base diameter checks at .001"-.002" below spec. The case lengths are well below max spec and the OAL is well within spec.
So what am I missing?
I have even checked the case diameter where the base of the bullet sets, to make sure it is not fat in the middle.