I discovered that the brass gauges a whole lot better if the full length die is turned in further than you think you need it. I turned my Lee full length die in a 1/4 turn and re ran all my brass (1000 pieces Lake City 5.56 mil range brass) and checked about 100 pieces. All passed the gauge...
Sorry if this is one of those tedious questions I should have found the answer to in the archives.
I bought the L.E. Wilson case gauges and am starting to go through my 5.56 brass.* There are quite a few that the head space is just a touch above the max line.* Is that a big issue?* I know it...
PowerPistol is really great to work with. Nice metering and you get a accurate round with plated projectiles. IMR SR7625 is my next favorite. Meters like a dream and produces a great round.
I am wondering how exact others are with OAL on their reloads.
I am loading 40S&W and my target length is 1.125". I try to keep the length between 1.122 and 1.128. I guess ultimately I wonder about the significance or 3 to 5 thousandths to a cartridge. I don't ever have feeding issues and I...
mrcylinder thanks for the advise. I will certainly take my time and great care when loading my own. I already have several printed sources and more online resources for formula and charge data for a number of powder manufacturers. My intention is to load at or just above the lightest load (I...
Mtrmn I'm with you. I'm in Chicago land and the heat and humidity push me to indoor ranges and other activities during the summer. Fall and earky winter are outdoors for me.
Thanks for all of the great replies. I guess this is strictly a preference thing. I can see that either way makes sense.
The point of taking the primers from their controlled environment rings as important to me. It makes sense to store them in the packaging the manufacturer delivers them in...
Hello, I'm new to reloading and new to the hand gun target shooting sport as well so I have some basic questions. I'm planning to make my first batch of reloads soon.
I managed to find some Winchester small pistol primers and was intending to use them to load some 40 S&W cartridges. My...
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