Thread: 308 Issues

You could take it to a G/S and see if he can ream out the lands as that might be the issue? if he loads a round and then unloads with our firing is there any marks on the projectile?

The dies have been loading for several different 308's for probably 30+ years with no problems. The only change being I'm using my shell holder rather than my mates, who gave me the dies about 10 years ago. And other than the tight/firm bolt they work excellent in my son's rifle. I've been shooting mine for 4-5 years with no issues, and he has been away on his OE for a while, so has only started using his this year.

Factory rounds chamber easily, and the dies are at rock bottom, the press handle just goes over centre to full length size them. Had to go that far for them to fit mine.

What sort of press are you using? My press has a rotating head for multiple calibres and has a little flex in it (although you can’t see or feel it). When setting up a FL die I wind it down to touch the shell holder, and then another half turn. If I don’t do this the cases are tight in the chamber like your son’s.

Originally Posted by Husky1600

Factory rounds chamber easily, and the dies are at rock bottom, the press handle just goes over centre to full length size them. Had to go that far for them to fit mine.

@Husky1600

Here's the clue

The press handle goes over centre.

Try what Tahr has suggested to either confirm or eleminate press flex before you do anything else.

Cheers
Pete

Cheers guys, quick response on a wet and shitty morning