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Does 300blk size easier than 223?

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SamT1

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So I have the tru-line jr press that’s been sitting. I got a 7/8 turret for it fully knowing it’s only a light duty press. I figured 223 was light duty so I set up this cool powder dispensing system so I could load 223 rounds quickly for hunting and shooting stuff.

Well, some of the cases are too much. 75% are fine, 15% harder than I want to push the press and the last 10 are way too much. That’s even using some really good lube. It wasn’t doable at all with rcbs spray. Is it worth my time to try to set it up for 300blk? It needs to be able to small base size Mixed brass.

I’ve moved my other pistol loading to the load master so 300blk is probably the last stop for this little guy on my table. Any straight walls I don’t do in bulk are magnums and sometimes give some trouble on a regular single.

I think I’m going to sell my CH444 and buy a Lee classic turret. May sell this little press too if I can’t find it a purpose. May be best to sell it too and buy another head and measure for the lee
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I haven't sized 300 BO but it's straighter wall than a 223/556 so it should take less force.

On the ones that require more force than I want to apply I just back out and add more lube. This has always worked out for me. I don't believe in forcing anything.
 
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