Full Length Size wouldn't chamber (a first for me)

[flyingfrog509]

I have had plenty of the same issues loading the 6.5 prc, and it’s a shame. It’s my favorite caliber, the brass has to be trimmed more than any caliber I’ve previously shot. I’ve owned 3 different rifles in the prc. And I’ve had the best luck out of federal nickel plated brass with little or no issues, second choice has been nosler brass. Hornady and Norma brass are the two that have been the most unreliable for my press, they shoot fine they just don’t resize well. I’ve had to disassemble my press many times to get a case out. I also switched from a Hornady die, and tried the Rcbs, it works better for me. Good luck!

Gosh that sure does make me feel like I wasn't loosing my mind. I was working once fired Hornady brass. I'm guessing the ADG or Lapua brass I have will be better in the long haul if I want to keep this caliber. I really want to like it because it is everything I wanted my original 6.5-06Asquared to be. Thanks for the sanity check.

 

[wallacem]

I have been reloading for over 55 years, and more than 50 calibers. I just recently found the same issue loading for a 35 Remington. Traced the problem down to the shellholder. had several on hand, measured all of them and found the same as you. They were all different heights. I used the lowest one and it worked, so I marked it for use for the 35. wallacem in Ga

 

[jas4u]

I think the common reason for this issue is that the dies are specific to the shell holder. Might be different in other's experience but im my experience, lee single and progressive shell holders are the most forgiving ones that even if you use dies from other brands, it will still size it properly. Hornady shell plates are the worst ones when paired with not Hornady dies, that you'll end up with at least + .05 headspace.

 

[Reloadhby]

Take a pernament marker, color all over the brass, especially the shoulder and above the belt, see whats hitting,

Could be your crimp causing the shoulder to bulge