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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.
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.
Ok, thanks. I'll get some books on reloading today.
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!
Here is a little primer to help you understand the basics.
https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/tag/reloading/
Also, our own DA here has a really fantastic overview that is stickied at the top of the reloading forum. Definitely check that out.
That's not too far away from where I am. I'm in the Hereford zone. Happy to help out if you'd like.
It's not rocket science, but you absolutely need to be careful and pay attention to what you're doing.
Definitely recommend getting a reloading manual (or a couple) and do a little reading beforehand.
PM me if you want to get together.
Are you going to preach the goodenss of the Blue Kool-Aid?
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.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.
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.
Can't argue with those results! I'm quite certain that'd lead to the draining of my savings account
Are you complaining about being able to drink the blue Kool Aid?Yes it would. He infected me and my wallet is noticeably lighter.
Are you complaining about being able to drink the blue Kool Aid?
Got my hands on some 150gr 6.5CM bullets. These will be jumping about .200" if I load to mag length. I know some AR guys jump them that far but I'm a little concerned.
Guess load testing will prove if viable or not. If not 147gr will work fine.
These things look like VLDs, over 1.5" long