Recent content by reloader223

Vinegar is an acid thats why. watch using anything ammonia based too,it changes brass properties

2400 ,Elmer Keiths load.

Got 5 Nagants, fun to reload for too,hate that dirty bore ruining surplus!

I'd say win 748 ,Win 55grain FMJBT bulk give a try ,cheap and Ive shot a 464 out of 500 in High Power matches.

Dont rule out a 55 grain bullet without trying first. Yes get that Lee crimper but just crimp 'enough' .Just a full length sizer will do great. H335 is a good one but Win 748 Ive had great groups with. IMR 4320 has been a good one for me with 55gr Nosler Balistic Tips,mag primer 25 grains...

Ive washed mine in a sink with dish detergent ,THEN tumbled, after sizing to get the lube off to reload right away I use brake cleaner ,just spray it off in seconds,a few minutes to dry,ready to go. To lube cases, I lay a sheet of aluminum foil down ,lay cases in a couple rows ,spray lube...

To Shooter762, Yes the Federal brass I have found to be undesirable for repeated loadings,the primer pockets get 'big' .Winchester can take many reloads. If I do load Federal its for hunting or plinking and the brass stays where it falls.

I have noticed in using match primers{CCI} in my AR WILL have a slightest dent in it if unloaded after chambering ,no other types or brands have . but I've used a few thousand in High Power matches with no slamfire,I wouldnt worry .

I had one CCI small rifle primer not fire ,errors do happen.Good thing it wasnt needed in self defence!

If not too late do look at DPMS service rifle assembled or kit as I got mine, as I had heard before and saw myself on assembly the specs are much tighter than most ,after 8 years of NRA h.p. its still tight ,no loose upper/lower and nothing replaced nut gas ring ,which is a one piece ,not 3...