I pulled the bullets and started over. They fit my rifle but the bolt is still difficult to close. Brass and overall length is in spec. I gave up and threw them in the trash.
Update
I pulled the bullets and tried the empty shell in rifle. Bolt still will not close. I measured the length of case and its .001 under size. I lubed case and ran it through resizing die. Placed it back in rifle and bolt still won't close.
Any other suggestions?
1. Yes it was nickel cases.
2. Some were fired in my rifle and some were given to me. May explain why some would chamber correctly.
3 yes the die was kissing the top of the shell holder and backed off 1/4 turn.
4. Once fired brass.
5. This is the first time I have loaded this caliber.
6. I...
i reloaded 20 300 WSM last week to sight in a new scope. I full sized each case before reloading. 10 of 20 wouldn't allow me to close the bolt. Any suggestions?