HELP PLEASE!!!

[stilly]

I just reloaded my first 223 without any help. I have a crappy Lee Powder measure and it would spill a little on some of the loads...I don't know which ones, but I had an extra 6.6 grains on my tray after i seated all 50 cases.

Details:

223 loaded at 23.8 grains of H335 with a Sierra matchking 55grain projectile.

The charge is on the lighter side, but I guess with my first batch, I'm just concerned that I may have problems firing.

Option 1, I was considering pulling them all with a bullet puller and redoing the whole process to be on the safe side...i guess, i'm just not sure how low my charge can be and still be safe.

Option 2. I could weigh each one...assuming each case weights roughly the same...and find the one that were light?

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You know what they say about making assumptions? Option 2 is NOT an option if you want to be safe and continue to reload and shoot. I am one crazy fool and even I know better than to do that...

[koehn,jim]

First I would pull them apart and re-do them, after I got a better powder measure or find the problem with this one and fix it. personally i take pride in my re-loads and like to see them done right.

[mark501w]

Pull bullets collect powder. If your haveing trouble with your measure drop powder in try measure on scale use funnel to fill.

[rsrocket1]

If you are incapable of making your "crappy" Lee powder measure to work, get one that you can make work for you. In the mean time, pull the rounds and hand weigh each load or make your own scoop. It's pretty easy by using an old case cut to size and soldering a brass rod to it. Or you can use a smaller load and "scoop and trickle".

[Mtn folk]

i don't know what a crappy lee powder measure is but as others have said, start over. pull them apart. slow down, i'm not sure of your operation but in a .223 you are putting a lot of powder thru a small neck. picture an hourglass. you may not be allowing enough time for all of the powder to flow into the case.

this is just a guess.

[mrextc]

Thanks everyone for the feedback...starting the pulling tonight!