sleev-les
Gata Needs His Gat
Didn't do anything at the bench, but my order showed up with 100 Lapua Scenar bullets, some competition shellholders and an OAL gauge with comparators... Trying to dial in even more.
What did you do at your reloading bench today?
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If you are getting serious about group sizes, look into a full length bushing die. It will full length size the case and you can choose the neck size to the .001" so that you can vary your neck tensions.
Im not an expert but I'm convinced that most of the accuracy comes from the neck/neck tension. Im not a fan of sonic cleaners because it removes are the carbon inside the neck that would normally provide a "lube" so to speak. Heck, I actually lube the inside of my necks and bullets before seating them for consistency.
Good luck in your search, I hope they all go through the same hole for you!
FGT1958
Active Member
Check this out
Here is a little primer to help you understand the basics.
https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/tag/reloading/
Here is a little primer to help you understand the basics.
https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/tag/reloading/
sleev-les
Gata Needs His Gat
My long range time has increased so much that I barely touch any other gun in my collection. I'm also looking at putting on a new barrel. But working with the sizing die and OAL is my next goal. I use a tumbler for my cleaning and always lube the inside because the press seems to snag if I don't. I can't figure out why it does when every video I've seen it seems people don't lube the inside of the neck. It drives me nuts and I end up having to recheck each casing to make sure nothing stretch when it hangs up.
Indiana Jones
Wolverine
I'll be putting a glue trap under it. It seems like I have an invader.......THIS MEANS WAR
Major03
Ultimate Member
Here's another primer for those who are new.
https://forum.snipershide.com/threads/reloading-101-reloading-basics-for-the-new-reload.100/
Also, our own DA here has a really fantastic overview that is stickied at the top of the reloading forum. Definitely check that out.
It can seem very overwhelming when you're first starting out. There's a lot of tools and dies, and in the back of your head you're thinking "man, I sure don't want to blow my gun and myself up!"
There are a lot of "rabbit holes" in brass prep and die set up one can go down, and a lot of tools you can spend a ton of cash on to either speed up or help squeeze a fraction of more accuracy out of your ammo.
Don't let that discourage you, the basic reloading process is actually pretty simple and it's very easy to make your own reliable and accurate ammo. It's not uncommon for "cheaper" presses and dies to be able to make match quality ammo or better.
Like a lot of hobbies however, the more you get into it, the more you "get into it" if you catch my drift.
https://forum.snipershide.com/threads/reloading-101-reloading-basics-for-the-new-reload.100/
Also, our own DA here has a really fantastic overview that is stickied at the top of the reloading forum. Definitely check that out.
It can seem very overwhelming when you're first starting out. There's a lot of tools and dies, and in the back of your head you're thinking "man, I sure don't want to blow my gun and myself up!"
There are a lot of "rabbit holes" in brass prep and die set up one can go down, and a lot of tools you can spend a ton of cash on to either speed up or help squeeze a fraction of more accuracy out of your ammo.
Don't let that discourage you, the basic reloading process is actually pretty simple and it's very easy to make your own reliable and accurate ammo. It's not uncommon for "cheaper" presses and dies to be able to make match quality ammo or better.
Like a lot of hobbies however, the more you get into it, the more you "get into it" if you catch my drift.
DaemonAssassin
Why should we Free BSD?
Thanks buddy. I'm sure you know how much time I spent on getting those threads going. I'm just happy that it helps people get into reloading safely and that fellow members recommend them as a good place to start. Never went for the recognition, just wanted to help people.
DaemonAssassin
Why should we Free BSD?
Are you going to preach the goodenss of the Blue Kool-Aid?
Major03
Ultimate Member
Hah! Unfortunately for me, I haven't taken the dive yet. Too much money being spent buying components etc.
I'm generally a single stage reloader as most of what I shoot is rifle and I'm OCD about concentricity.
I'm a Forster Co-Ax guy, but do use an auto indexing turret press for 45 ACP. Not a Dillon, but faster than the Forster and fine for pistol.
Although, I won't lie...I get the Dillon catalog with the hottie on the front in the mail every so often and I think to myself I really outta get a 550 some day.
DaemonAssassin
Why should we Free BSD?
Get one and you'll kick yourself for not doing it sooner. I'm maintaining 1/1000th of an inch for tolerances on my match grade ammo on the 550 on progressive mode.
If you want to get some lever time on one, let me know, I'd be happy to turn you lose with it.
Major03
Ultimate Member
Can't argue with those results! I'm quite certain that'd lead to the draining of my savings account
FGT1958
Active Member
Can't argue with those results! I'm quite certain that'd lead to the draining of my savings account
Yes it would. He infected me and my wallet is noticeably lighter.
DaemonAssassin
Why should we Free BSD?
Are you complaining about being able to drink the blue Kool Aid?Yes it would. He infected me and my wallet is noticeably lighter.
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Big Blue is only used for the .260, can't believe I made do with what I was using previously for so long.
FGT1958
Active Member
Are you complaining about being able to drink the blue Kool Aid?
No Sir! Just sharing
Well did some testing and these shot horrible, 1" or so not acceptable. Think it's too big of a jump....gonna try to NOT load to mag length and see how they do.
Long range challenge stuff I can single fed right?
The good news is the 147gr shot about .4" so I can run those if needed
Well I had installed my two benches and today mounted the press. Almost the way I want it. The xtreme boxes are empty, about 18 months of chootin, if anyone can use them let me know, wondering what the recycle guys will say when they see them haha. I need to find door and drawer pulls, .50 cal round attached by belt link is too big otherwise that is a very sturdy cherry bench top. I installed an extra window and can shoot (bb-gun) out both.
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Muleskinner
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Finished tumbling 5500 5.56 cases, loaded up 3 diiferent 9mm loads for testing and prepped 1000 9mm cases for loading once I decide which load performs the best
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