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Posted: 3/12/2012 6:58:59 PM EDT
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I know I'll get some knowledgeable responses here...
Setting the stage: I'm starting to reload .40, .45, .223 and .30-06 for general range plinking, non-competitive practical shoots, etc. I will not shoot precision with these rounds (at this point). 1. I hear numerous posts about separating brass by manufacturer. If loading a low-mid range round, do I need to worry about separating brass by manufacturer? 2. Do you resize after every time you use a case? Or, do you resize once and just confirm with subsequent use? 3. I decapped a pile of mixed brass and tumbled tonight. What is the best, fastest trimmer equipment available? My limit is $100. I will be picking up my RL550B next weekend to turn this brass into something useful. Thanks. |
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1. I do, most here don't. 2. Not an option, you have to size every time. 3. Giraud, about $450. With your budget get a Possum Hollow. Pick up a copy of ABC's of reloading. Your questions show you need to learn a little more about reloading. This is an excellent beginners book. Good luck
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Quoted: 1. I do, most here don't. 2. Not an option, you have to size every time. 3. Giraud, about $450. With your budget get a Possum Hollow. Pick up a copy of ABC's of reloading. Your questions show you need to learn a little more about reloading. This is an excellent beginners book. Good luck 1. I didn't sort by headstamp for a long time, but if you start chasing sub moa, you will eventually be sorting and weighing cases. For pistol plinking, I still don't sort cases. Welcome to a great hobby.
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Quoted: I know I'll get some knowledgeable responses here... Setting the stage: I'm starting to reload .40, .45, .223 and .30-06 for general range plinking, non-competitive practical shoots, etc. I will not shoot precision with these rounds (at this point). 1. I hear numerous posts about separating brass by manufacturer. If loading a low-mid range round, do I need to worry about separating brass by manufacturer? No for pistol, and I don't for .223. The old adage that military brass is thicker and thus has less internal volume than commercial brass and therefore you should cut your loads down by 10% doesn't apply for .223. It might for .30-06. I don't separate .223 brass by headstamp when reloading. I do sort by headstamp when loading up magazines though and going to the range. The benefit is if all my headstamps are WCC for example when shooting, then I can identify my brass if it gets mixed up with another shooter's brass, as long as they're not shooting WCC. If they are, then I'll grab as much of theirs as possible  |
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Quoted: You should check case length every time and trim if needed.Thanks for the info. I'll pick a copy of ABCs when I grab my Dillon. I just reread my orig post and see that I used the incorrect term for question 2. I meant to ask about trimming after every use, not about resizing! Thanks again. Jeff |
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