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Reloading Question
gregoryhart1
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what can i do to make my loads more accurate? have been thinking about turning the necks,using a neck bushing die,micrometer seating die an not crimping the case. am i on the right track or just wasting money
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GH1[:)]
Can you only crimp bullets with a cannelure?? I'm thinking about getting the lee factory crimp dye. But i'm wondering if this will solve my problem.
Thanks for any advice.
I have a Sierra 3rd and 10th, Hornady 7th, Speer 10th, and Lyman 46th.
Are there any I don't have that I should get?
Also about how many 45 rounds would be in 1 pound of powder.
Also about how many 7 Mag rounds would be in a pound of powder.
Thanks David
I was full length resizing and decapping some .223 once fired brass.
I had previously cleaned it in stainless steel media.
I broke a decapping pin and thought maybe i had a crimped in primer? So i took a look at the case and this was not the case. so i replaced the pin and continued. About a dozen cases later same thing happens. So i look in the case and i see 2-3 stainless pins wedged in the bottom of the case. Heres the question: 1. What are the ramifications of the pins remaining in the case(I.E. missed when i decapped the case)2.Has anybody else had this issue? If so what is the remedy for correcting this...short of the obvious answer which is visually inspect every case or stop using S.S. media. Thanks for you help.
Do a search on the subject. Many threads deal with this subject, quite often. One of the package deals from Hornady, Lee or RCBS will have just about every thing you will need.
Buying a new reloading manual, reading and understanding the art of reloading is the best place to start.
http://www.amazon.com/Abcs-Reloading-Definitive-Novice-Expert/dp/0896896099/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1230306380&sr=1-1
Then if you have the cash buy a Dillon Progressive reloader. With the Dillon you can load 4x's the ammo of most single stage or turret presses.
I'm using a Lynman All American turret press that one of the members gave me here. It does the job but is alot slower than a Dillon.
Welcome to the forums!
Buying a new reloading manual, reading and understanding the art of reloading is the best place to start.
+1! have an idea what you want before you buy it. Also, after you decide on getting equipment, try and find someone who reloads who can help walk you through the steps. Hopefully they can also help you get an idea on some equipment to get you going in a safe direction.
I suggest no matter whether pistol or rifle you go with a single stage press to start with. Once you get all the "how's and why's" figured out and you shoot a bunch, then you can move up to a progressive.
but I've been loading for 50 years and still havn't gone the progressive route...
GH1[:)]
happy reloading.