I just bolted down the Rock Chucker on my bench in lieu of cleaning duty. I don’t have any components to actually load any .38 with, but I decided to try it out. One box of dies was marked .38 special; I gave that a try. It was difficult to get the case inside the die and wondered if I had made a poor choice in a bench since I might need more leverage. I took it out and lubed it lightly. It went in hesitantly, but it was much easier. I then decided to give the carbide die marked .38/.357 a try. BIG difference. I decided to deprime what I had laying around out of enthusiasm.
I only had five. Give me a break. I still have cleaning to do.
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Did you use the correct case foot dealy? The cases should seat fairly easily. Don’t forget to bell the mouths of the cases before you seat your bullets.
http://oflifeandliberty.blogspot.com/2008/06/my-first-reloads-ever.html
even when using carbide dies, lube a case every 10 or so and run it through- the whole process goes buttery smooth then. I hope in some small way- I have corrupted you into a more avid shooter 😀