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    Newby reloading question. Tight bolt cases

    Hey guys. I have recently been buying reloading equipment as I can for reloading a 338 Lapua. I have done a small amount of reloading years ago for a 7mm08 bit wasn't exactly precision shooting. I brought a bunch of once fired Norma brass. Set up my deprime and full length sizing die as per instructional and proceeded to lube the cases, deprime and size them. The case trimmed, deburred, chamferred and pocket cleaned. Then tumbled and ultrasonic cleaned shiny like new. Then before loading the tried some in my rifle and bolt was very tight to close and cases were getting stuck in chamber. I tried to find some info and wound sizing die slightly further down so they are going all the way in. Re-ran them thru and still have about 8 out of 50 tight. The bolt is able to close but certainly not loose. Is there another trick? I am using Lee Dies that are brand new but do I need to look at something else? Just want to get it right before loading them. Thanks in advance any help appreciated
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