Ok, i just got into reloading and have been reading alot online and in books and try not to ask questions I already see asked repeatedly. Ive loaded and shot 500 rounds of 5.56 which all worked great and very accurate through my two ARs (Stag M4 1/9 and Colt build 20" 1/12) I was using H322 at the starting load of 21grains(should I up the powder amount for self defense ammo? Ive just been using this at the range). I got the brass from TOP BRASS, and it is 1x fired then processed 100% ready to load.
I got all Lee case prep tools, as im using a lee hand press and dies. I live in an apartment, so it works best for me plus I actually enjoy it.
Well, after I shot all the ammo I loaded and picked up the casings I ran them through my tumbler so they're nice and clean. Then I used the Lee .223 dies to full length resize and deprime.
I have the lee zip trim and cutter with cal specific lock stud to trim them to length. Well, none needed trimming and are within spec for OAL case length of 1.748"-1.754". Is this odd to not have to trim their length? I have then been chamfer and deburring the case mouth to accept a new bullet(Lee chamfer/deburr tool). Is this neccessary since I didnt cut their length?
I wonder because when I got them from Top Brass, the case mouth was flat. Now from chamfer/deburr the lip of the mouth of the case is angled.
Lastly, processing 9mm brass is the same procedure correct? Resize/deprime, trim, chamfer/deburr.
Thanks