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Reloading questions.
gregoryhart1
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Do I need to worry about case trimming my 38/357 rounds, or is that strictly for bottleneck cartridges?
Will inconsistent lengths not affect crimp?
Do I need to deburr the flash holes & if so how often?
Do I need to lube the cases before flaring? what about installing the bullets, do they need to be lubed? If so, can too much lube ruin the powder charge?
I couldn't find this info in any of my reloading books so if anybody can help me I'd sure appreciate it.
GH1[:)]
Will inconsistent lengths not affect crimp?
Do I need to deburr the flash holes & if so how often?
Do I need to lube the cases before flaring? what about installing the bullets, do they need to be lubed? If so, can too much lube ruin the powder charge?
I couldn't find this info in any of my reloading books so if anybody can help me I'd sure appreciate it.
GH1[:)]
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Do I need to worry about case trimming my 38/357 rounds, or is that strictly for bottleneck cartridges?
I'll let someone with more experience with 38/357 loading answer this.
Will inconsistent lengths not affect crimp?
To crimp properly, you need to have all cases of a uniform length. If they are consistent when you get them and shorter than max, you do not need to trim.
Do I need to deburr the flash holes & if so how often?
I've been reloading brass cases since 1967 and have never deburred.
Do I need to lube the cases before flaring? what about installing the bullets, do they need to be lubed? If so, can too much lube ruin the powder charge?
Do not lube the inside of the case neck before flaring or put extra lube on the bullets before seating. If you buy swaged or cast lead bullets, they will have some lube in the grease grooves, but that is to keep the bullet from depositing lead in the the bore, not to make it slip into the case neck. Copper jackets or plating are also there to prevent leading.
I couldn't find this info in any of my reloading books so if anybody can help me I'd sure appreciate it.
GH1[:)]
It will, but not to the amount most people think
Not for pistol
Lube befor sizing (it even smoothes out sizing with carbide)
No need to lube for flaring.
The only bullets that gt lubed are lead, and most "store bought" lead bullets are pre-lubed.
Now, if your a consistant hig scoring bullseye shooter, you may well treat your brass the same as a BR shooter treats his cases.
IOW while you need to pay attention, you don't need to get all * about keeping everything perfect.
GH1[:)]