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Offline Gusman14

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Barnes TSX
« on: October 03, 2006, 06:41:12 PM »
I ran into this problem tonight while reloading a batch of .270 topped with Barnes TSX in 150 grain. It seemed as if the bullet was being skinned as I seated it into the cartridge.  At times there was long copper flakes coming off and falling out by the press when I removed the cartridge.  On about 3 cartridges it appeared that the copper would curl up and seat between the bullet and the case causing a small bulge or indentation in the case.  I loaded up 50 of the TSX 2 weeks ago with out a single problem.  I loaded 50 130 grain Sierra Game Kings 2 days ago with no problems.

I am curious if there are precautions I should take when loading the TSX since it is a copper bullet with no lead.  I have been reloading for 8 years now and this is the first time that this has happened.

Any help would be appreciated.

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Re: Barnes TSX
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2006, 01:31:14 AM »
Did you perhaps trim your cases and not chamfer them afterwards?

If you were using brass with thicker walls than before, there could be less room inside the neck resulting in bullet shaving when you seat them.

I thus far haven't had this problem with Triple Shocks.
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