It sure looks like a base plug issue. Will you be at Statesville next weekend? If so, bring that mold and I'll bring mine for comparison.
See you there!
I agree your base plug is too long. You should not have a step inside the cavity.
Here is what mine looks like:
Full size pictures here: https://imgur.com/a/vimREku
Steve
Steve Sheldon
Commander
4th Louisiana Delta Rifles
NRA Certified Muzzleloading Instructor
It's obvious that the base plug is too long.
Looks like a couple small washers under the plate might solve the problem w/o machining
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I would contact RCBS they may just send you a base plug.
It tell you the specific numbers for yours.
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I think he means to put the washers under the sliding capture bar.I think that would make matters worse. Depending on how long it would take to get a replacement, the base of the base plug could be filed down by the OP.
I agree contact RCBS for a new pin. Or, take the mold to a machinist and tell them to mill enough off the bottom of the plug to make it fit. Hopefully the threaded hole is still deep enough at that point for the captive screw to still bottom out.
Steve
Steve Sheldon
Commander
4th Louisiana Delta Rifles
NRA Certified Muzzleloading Instructor
RCBS is easy to work with. Give them a call. They will make things right.
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