My 9mm reloads won't chamber?

Topkick

November 16, 2008 17:36

I followed the loading recipe very closely.

9mm Luger:
Magtech case- correct length and new
115 gr RN Copper Jacketed bullet

I resized the case before charging using a Lee Turret press with the autodisk.

The Lyman #48 says OAL is 1.090

Alliant website says 1.125" OAL which I used.
My factory Magtech is 1.152" OAL.

It hangs on the barrel throat coming out of the mag.

Is it too short?

Or should I look at something else?

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  dcs shooters

  November 16, 2008 19:02

  First, what brand of gun? I set all my 9mm. at 1.150, and have no feeding problems in any of my 9's.
  Second, is the bullet nose up when it won't feed? If it is and the Magtech feeds Ok, reset you OAL the same.

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  perry shooter

  November 17, 2008 03:49

  Hello Take the pistol apart and with the barrel in your hand pointed down drop one of your loaded cartridges into the chamber it should fully chamber from it's own weight and the case head should be about .010 below flush with the end of the barrel .I suspect that your cases and failing to chamber because the case mouth is not taper crimped and leaves a sharp edge that hangs up on the feed ramp of barrel . Also different bullet nose contour can cause hang up on feeding .

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  Topkick

  November 17, 2008 04:51

  I'll try the taper crimp.
  The nose profile looks identical though.
  
  I meant to say earlier that it is a Ruger P95DC.
  
  It has digested all kinds of factory rounds and I'm just trying out reloading the 9mm for the first time.
  
  I currently only load for 4 rifles and this is my first pistol round attempt.
  
  Thanks!

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  geeguy

  November 17, 2008 06:50

  In addition to the above comments.
  
  I recommend a Lee Final Crimp Factory Die ($10-15) for all pistol rounds. Although not required, it just makes everything work. Also get a cartridge gauge ($12-15)from Dillon or Midway.
  
  All that being said, if it fits as Perry stated above, you may want to check the magazine feed angle. It's generally just a small problem.
  
  Welcome to the frustration of reloading, on the other hand, welcome to the ability to make the ammo however "you want". (I think you'll find it to be a great hobby)

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  Odawgp

  November 17, 2008 07:15

  quote:Originally posted by perry shooter
  Hello Take the pistol apart and with the barrel in your hand pointed down drop one of your loaded cartridges into the chamber it should fully chamber from it's own weight and the case head should be about .010 below flush with the end of the barrel .I suspect that your cases and failing to chamber because the case mouth is not taper crimped and leaves a sharp edge that hangs up on the feed ramp of barrel . Also different bullet nose contour can cause hang up on feeding .
  
  
  +1

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  moonshine

  November 19, 2008 19:27

  quote:Also get a cartridge gauge ($12-15)from Dillon or Midway.
  
  
  
  ++1

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