.30 Mauser Trouble

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by Paladinpainter

I've started reloading for my .30 Mauser and I'm having trouble keeping the slugs straight in the loaded cases. Many of them have the slug tipped a little to one side. This is not conducive to easy chambering. I'm using new Starline brass, Sierra 85 grain JSP, and new Lee dies. I've been reloading for a long time, but this is my first time reloading a bottle necked pistol cartridge.

Any ideas ?

Thanks,
John

Hi:

This is a common problem with all bottle neck pistol cartridges, as I've experienced it with the 7.65 Luger and 8mm Nambu as well.

Adjust your die to slightly, and I mean slightly, bell the case mouth just enough to let the entire base of the bullet enter the mouth. Make sure to remove the bell by adjusting your seating die accordingly.

This should take care of the problem nicely.

Sieger