I agree with all that has been said about loading with about .040 of shoulder above the case neck. I also agree with Skip and believe that an empty case should chamber pretty reliably. Your experience leads me to wonder if the case has been belled too much and/or not crimped enough. I load Oregon Trail or Missouri Bullet 200 gr. LCSWC to an OAL of 1.25 and crimp to .467 to .468. If you do not crimp the case and you are using a "short" bullet you will most likely experience feeding issues.

I hope that helps,

Frank

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