Thread: First attempt at necking down 308 to 7mm08

Originally Posted by RimfireNZ

Yeah that's what I've found. My shell holder hits the bottom of the die, I can't lower it any lower (apparently the Lee case holders are a bit deeper than standard) so I can't get the shell right up in there. The shoulders are different.

I'm gonna have to track down something that'll help me sort that shoulder out.

SO in setting up your press you have:
-Lifted the ram to full extension with the shell holder in the top
-Screwed the die in till it touches the shellholder
-Lowered the ram and then turned the die in a further half a turn or more?

Have you trimmed the case prior to sizing to 7mm08?