Reloading .303

[Kevin Phipps]

Spring back is what you would expect from old brass. Maybe you need to replace with some new.

Kevin

[ovenpaa]

If you are experiencing spring back consider annealing. Spud offers a stainless media tumble and annealing service.

Welcome to the forum Kevin.

[Tower75]

Tower
If you are still getting 'loose' bullets I would say that it may be the case necks. .303 cases often have thinner walls compared other calibers. It is esential to keep .303 cases in batches of the same make and in the case of HXP the same date. I have batches of cases that need the Lee Collet die to be set differently for each batch. My HXP cases of 1973 need the die screwed in further than my 1985 cases. The 1969 cases have the thickest neck walls. Each batch of cases need to be set up separately. I have Winchester cases that look the best but have the biggest spread when weighing them and thay give the worst results.
Its all a matter of preparation and record keeping.

Steve

Thanks, Steve. I never even thought about batching my cases

Makes sense now.

[Watcher]

Steve,

Which bullets are we talking about (this from Kranks listing):

S2310 .303cal (.311) 180gr SPT pkt100 £23.90
S2315 .303cal (.308) 174gr HPBT Match pkt100 £28.10

I use the 2315 174g HPBT match which are .311 and not .308 as you have stated. Or the Hornady 3131 174gr FMJ/BT which are .3105.

Steve

Thanks Steve, this is a cut and paste from the Kranks listing :? Sierra do show it as .311; thanks.

[Robin128]

Spring back is what you would expect from old brass. Maybe you need to replace with some new.

Kevin

Welcome to the forum Kevin.