whats your reloading techniques?

[thesmi]

Shot Cases - 357 and 44


3.Decap/Resize

5.Expand Neck

Andy

any chance of explaing this bit?
thanks

[eugene]

any chance of explaing this bit?
thanks

return case to original dimentions and remove primer (done with the same die)
flare case neck with a die to ease inserting new bullet
hope this helps

but I opt to do as little to the cases a possible with pistol calibers because its just not worth the effort
rifle stuff is different in my opinion if you need to know the basics read a book like the abc's of reloading

[thesmi]

return case to original dimentions and remove primer (done with the same die)
flare case neck with a die to ease inserting new bullet
hope this helps

but I opt to do as little to the cases a possible with pistol calibers because its just not worth the effort
rifle stuff is different in my opinion if you need to know the basics read a book like the abc's of reloading

i see what you mean yes i thought the neck sizer expanded the hole and when i put a bullet in it seats to length and closes it kind of thing



this is what i managed today from a tikka t3 243 hunter with 75grain sierra hp using straight from thrower averaging 44.9-44.5 grains
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...psadcafc7e.jpg

the above gave a more accurate group than a set weight and that of a less weight so im pretty happy so far

[NigelG]

ignore about expanding (flaring) the case neck, I believe this is only for pistol calibre ammo like as said .38 .357 and usually crimped when used in a tube fed rifle

in necked rifle ammo the neck a squeezed down in size to make a friction fit for the bullet, no need to crimp for a non-tube fed rifle

[Tank]

Right, here you go. I shoot .22H and .223 and reload for both so my case prep and loading techinque is this:

1. Neck size and de prime brass.
2. Case brush the brass,(quick, easy and gets the inside clean. Can't be faffed with a tumbler or US cleaner)
3. Clean primer pockets.
4. Case langth guage and trim if necessary.
5. De burr the cases/chamfer them.
6. Re prime them.
7. Fill with powder.
8. Seat bullet.
9. Fire round, kill fox

When i write it down like that it seems so simple but in reality it's a bit of a chore when pushed for time.

I use RCBS 5-0-5's as my scales. They settle quickly and are top notch. I loaded up 30 .223 in about half an hour the other night which isn't bad for manual hand loading. They are also compatible with the Targetmaster trickler which is next on my list.

[thesmi]

Thanks every one,
I think all I appear to be missing is. The neck brushing and the actual. Brush so I shall order one.