Lee classic loader 308

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Have you had any instruction from an experienced reloader???

Seen one rifle (308) blown up 'cos the reloader followed all the instructions but over-crimped the bullet. (he was a big lad and didn't seem aware of how tight the bullet crimp should be!!!)

Examine (immediately after firing) all your fired loads for signs of over-pressure & head-space issues.

Good luck.

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Have you had any instruction from an experienced reloader???

Seen one rifle (308) blown up 'cos the reloader followed all the instructions but over-crimped the bullet. (he was a big lad and didn't seem aware of how tight the bullet crimp should be!!!)

Examine (immediately after firing) all your fired loads for signs of over-pressure & head-space issues.

Good luck.

Yes I had professional instruction first, as well as reading and watching on line videos.
As you may know with the classic loader you can crimp by placing bullet down into the resizer and couple of "taps" with a plastic mallet protecting the primer with the de capping chamber.
I was informed that you can miss out crimping with out to much problems.