Sorting .38 spl by headstamp?

[Turnup]

Being somewhat "Sheldon" by nature, it is my habit to reload .38spl in batches nearing the same headstamp, and in the case of Winchester .38spl +p nickel cases, I separate those with plain walls and those with the knurled ring in the wall.

Am I wasting my time on this? Does it make any difference at all?

[dodgyrog]

Being somewhat "Sheldon" by nature, it is my habit to reload .38spl in batches nearing the same headstamp, and in the case of Winchester .38spl +p nickel cases, I separate those with plain walls and those with the knurled ring in the wall.

Am I wasting my time on this? Does it make any difference at all?

Too much like hard work - I use a mixture of brass and am competitive in our postal leagues.

[Scuba Fun]

After shooting I've no idea how much 38 since the mid 80's in revolvers and later lever rifles, I've not noticed a single piece of evidence to show that batching brass by headstamp or finish makes a blind bit of notice. I agree with you though that seeing a box with a multitude of headstamps gets my OCD going and I can't help but start shuffling!

[sarge4318]

I agree with Scuba, I don't think it makes any difference, BUT I still try to reload and sort the loaded rounds by headstamp (and case date if I can). The load is the same whatever the case.

My wife has started calling me Sheldon as well, and what is worrying I am seeing more of the Sheldon-like tendencies in myself as I get older.

[majex45]

I remove certain brand of case as the primer pocket and flash hole vary slightly by manufacturer.
S&B in particular have small flash holes. If you have a larger diameter decapping pin it can get stuck.

[tacfoley]

'Sheldon'?

tac

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'Sheldon'?

tac

Big Bang Theory character known for various OCD type behaviours

[Turnup]

So it probably makes no difference, but, like Sarge4318, I think I would find it really hard to just jumble up cases into a batch. I inspect them before re-use anyway so it doesn't take much longer.