More beginner reloading questions

[csteeves]

I had an interesting experience while loading up some rounds tonight. For the first time ever, as I was seating a bullet, a depression formed in the case wall. I’ve attached a picture.

What causes this? It was new, unfired brass.

 

[Steyr101]

Did you run them through a sizing die?

If so... looks like too much lube.

 

[45C]

Too much lube, its still shootable .

 

[RT]

Too much lube, it will come out when you fire it.

 

[csteeves]

I did run it through the sizing die. Clearly I am compensating for the stuck case from my earlier misadventures.

Thank you for everyone educating me. I’m a nervous reloader given that I don’t have a local reference point.

I appreciate all the help from the community.

 

[45C]

I’ve been using the lanolin/isopropyl mixture,since my first and last stuck case.
Havnt had an issue since.

 

[Aprilia Man]

I did run it through the sizing die. Clearly I am compensating for the stuck case from my earlier misadventures.

Thank you for everyone educating me. I’m a nervous reloader given that I don’t have a local reference point.

I appreciate all the help from the community.

Another option is to use Hornady Sizing Dies.

Hornady Dies have a purge hole drilled into it that lets the air bleed out when you are sizing. It helps avoiding those depressions forming.

As what others have said, too much lube.

 

[Kelly Timoffee]

Just a couple quick questions.

Is it just one case or a run ?

If more than one is the crater the exact same each time ?

You can also pick up a chunk of crud and get lodged somewhere, and of course, heavy on the lube can do it.

No need for new gear or products , simply adjust accordingly.

 

[OttawaHunts]

I love the responses of this forum when it comes to reloading.

 

[stubblejumper]

I have seen that in factory ammunition, if you didn't notice it after sizing, you may have overlooked it as a factory defect. Dents from too much lube are generally more rounded.

 

[Grey_Wolf]

I’ve been using the lanolin/isopropyl mixture,since my first and last stuck case.
Havnt had an issue since.

^^^^ This. Works like a charm. Best lube ever
Check that the breather hole in the die isn't plugged as well

 

[csteeves]

Just a couple quick questions.

Is it just one case or a run ?

If more than one is the crater the exact same each time ?

You can also pick up a chunk of crud and get lodged somewhere, and of course, heavy on the lube can do it.

No need for new gear or products , simply adjust accordingly.

It was a single case.

 

[Ganderite]

This is an easy way to lube a lot of cases and control how much lube there is.

 

[fridge450]

To me it almost looks like you crushed the shoulder down but it's probably just the shadow, glare and my old phone distorting the picture.