Reloading question

robinhd

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I am reloading 16 gauge Federal hulls with Federal 209A primers. Have you had issues with the primers not seating correctly ? The press I am using is a MEC single stage. I usually reload 12 gauge AA hulls with no issues on another MEC press.In the photo ,the primer is not flush with the hull.
 

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define not seating correctly? photos help
 
If it happens frequently, make sure the primer post assy. hasn't become misalign. Maybe a weak spring or primer seat pad issue.
 
Which MEC single stage do you have? Does it have a resizer (MEC Sizemaster or MEC JR)?
 
well don't know about reloading , but precision mechanical assembly were issues happen can be easy or complicated.
misalignment of the parts or tools.
mfg defect, wrong size componets.
defective tools, causing misalignment.
if the holes a to small or caps to large are an other possibility.

inspect the shell holes & the cap diameters metal to metal size is a lot of press for soft material.
yes take pictures of the setup and before and after assembly , measure caps and holes.
maybe something simple as light lube, or a burr causing interference.
 

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