Having issues with loose 223 brass in shell holders

[michaelf3]

Only time I had any issues with rifle brass was when I didn't lube the case enough. I've reloaded thousands of 223/556, 308, 6.5 Creedmoor/Grendel, and 338 Lapua and never had issues when the cases are properly lubed. I've used nothing but One Shot and Lee dies.

[divingin]

Well, in the grand scheme of things, a new shellholder isn't a big expense. I've gone to having at least 2 (often 3 or 4, depending on what they get used in) for each base diameter brass I load.

I wouldn't get too hung up on one brand being "better" or "tighter than others, as they're all pretty much similar, both in spec and in manufacturing tolerances.

[Chris M]

Thanks for the replies. It was the shell holders. The Lee and RCBS are simply too loose. I bought a #16 Hornady, and it fits the case rims perfectly. No more sick cases and torn rims.