walking arsenal
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What about trimming cases? Will that be needed as well?
New at reloading, need some advice.
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walking arsenal
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What happens if i dont?
Take the time to sit down and read a copy of the ABC's of Reloading. It will answer most questions you have! Reloading is a safe hobby, but when people want to take short cuts and do stuff by cutting corners it does increase the danger. We want you to be safe reloader, and the only way that is going to happen is for you start reading and quit posting questions till you need more direction. Your use of the search function will lead your to many answers you seek, too!
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Sunray
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For 12 rounds I wouldn't bother doing anything. Mind you, I believe your ATF considers AP .30-06 to be evil for some reason and few if any ranges will let you shoot it.
Living in a batchelor apt takes creative thinking if you want to reload. Been there. A Black and Decker Workmate may be in order. Strong enough to load on but folds up. They're not perfect, but will do. Then look into an RCBS Beginner's Kit.
If you don't trim cases, they'll literally be too long to fit into the chamber properly. Your ammo will be of different OAL too. It creates a whole bunch of trouble.
In any case, buy the book and read it. You'll have a better idea of what's invloved.
Flushing the barrel with plain boiling water will deal with the primer salts. Then clean as per normal. Corrosive ammo won't instantly damage your rifle though. It's just a nuisance.
Living in a batchelor apt takes creative thinking if you want to reload. Been there. A Black and Decker Workmate may be in order. Strong enough to load on but folds up. They're not perfect, but will do. Then look into an RCBS Beginner's Kit.
If you don't trim cases, they'll literally be too long to fit into the chamber properly. Your ammo will be of different OAL too. It creates a whole bunch of trouble.
In any case, buy the book and read it. You'll have a better idea of what's invloved.
Flushing the barrel with plain boiling water will deal with the primer salts. Then clean as per normal. Corrosive ammo won't instantly damage your rifle though. It's just a nuisance.
walking arsenal
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You know, if everyone quit posting questions and just used the search function none of us would learn anything new and THR would be a pretty boring forum.
I am going to pick up The ABCs of reloading before i get the die though, that part makes good sense and will help me figure out exactly what i need.
My wife and I agree, true statement.
The Bushmaster
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Walking Arsenal...Please bare with all of us ol' farts. We, or most of us, have sent our children into the world to fend for themselves. You have a lot of livin' to do and we are trying to see to it you get to do it with all your fingers, hands and face intact. Please pay attention to your elders (some of us have learned the hard way) and get atleast two load manuals. It really doesn't matter which ones. Just make sure that they are on the top 5 list. Read. Read. Read. Then you can come and ask all the questions you wish with a greater knowedge and understanding. Remember....We are not the experts...The manuals are...
Merry Christmas to one and all...
Merry Christmas to one and all...
walking arsenal
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Bushmaster
It's because of the old farts that I come here and ask questions.
The old ones are the ones that give me the opinions and personal experience that books cant.
Books give me information, wether or not it's good info is another thing. We all know that occasionaly there are authors that just want to sell books regardless of wether or not the info is good. M. Moore is an excellent example, he sells lots of movies and books. Are the "facts" in them true? Who knows.
The lee press is another good example. I wanted to know if it was a good thing for my needs. Lee will tell me it's great in hopes i will buy it, you will tell me if it sucks, hoping i wont buy it and blow my fingers off. I like my fingers and am already one short as is.
For the record, if anyone doesnt like people that ask questions, feel free in the future to not to click on their threads, read them and then post in them.
Thanks all for the information, you have helped greatly in getting me started in a new hobby at a reasonable price.
It's because of the old farts that I come here and ask questions.
The old ones are the ones that give me the opinions and personal experience that books cant.
Books give me information, wether or not it's good info is another thing. We all know that occasionaly there are authors that just want to sell books regardless of wether or not the info is good. M. Moore is an excellent example, he sells lots of movies and books. Are the "facts" in them true? Who knows.
The lee press is another good example. I wanted to know if it was a good thing for my needs. Lee will tell me it's great in hopes i will buy it, you will tell me if it sucks, hoping i wont buy it and blow my fingers off. I like my fingers and am already one short as is.
For the record, if anyone doesnt like people that ask questions, feel free in the future to not to click on their threads, read them and then post in them.
Thanks all for the information, you have helped greatly in getting me started in a new hobby at a reasonable price.
The Bushmaster
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Oh...Well...Now I feel much better in my dotage...
Merry Christmas to you and yours....
Merry Christmas to you and yours....
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