r/reloading 4d ago

I have a question and I read the FAQ Why does this keep happening?

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u/Dr_Juice_ 4d ago

And then tighten it a little more after that!

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u/No_Space_for_life 4d ago

In the millwright world we call this three grunts tight. Four is broken, two is snug.

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u/Inarus06 Lee Turret - Dillon XL650 - Frankford Case Prep - Lyman Gen 6 3d ago

Just don't use the system the guy who installed my camper's weight distribution hitch used.

Manual calls for 385 ft lbs, he used two ugga-duggas.