It does seem that way.
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It definitely brings a higher level of personal between the user and the firearm. Plus it's fun. Repetitive but it's enjoyable. Kinda relaxing.
"You made that"
I am looking forward to the experience. Repetitive is ok as long as it' something enjoyable. I do like the idea of adding the more personal element in there. I had never really thought of it that way.
It’s also fun to experiment between light loads and hot loads on a given round. I have some 44 loads that are soft little plinkers, and some where you’re almost picking yourself up off the ground after, even through the lever action rifle.
In the manual or on the powder manufacturers website. They'll list a minimum and max load. There's loads in between. You can measure at intervals till you reach the max. I divided it up by five loads. The figures they give are fairly conservative anyway.
Load 10-20 rounds of each load. Stick each batch in a zip lock bag. Write the load on the bag. Take them all to the range. 100 yards.
Things need to be steady. Shoot off a bag. Calm, cool, collected. It's breath, heart beat thump, then another, then snap.
Measure the group's to the batch. After shooting every load. Compare the results. Write it down. From there, fine tune around the most accurate load.
Load 10-20 rounds of each load. Stick each batch in a zip lock bag. Write the load on the bag. Take them all to the range. 100 yards.
Things need to be steady. Shoot off a bag. Calm, cool, collected. It's breath, heart beat thump, then another, then snap.
Measure the group's to the batch. After shooting every load. Compare the results. Write it down. From there, fine tune around the most accurate load.
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Read the manual.
Read it again.
Keep it handy while you resize your first batch.
Use the brass you have. You'll screw some up anyway. No sense scrapping unfired brass.
A big part of this is chasing perfection. Rounds made exactly the same. If you buy a box of bullets. Weigh each one. The weight will vary. Unless they are some high dollar bullets. There will be a variance.
Weigh the cases. After trim and sizing. Different weights indicate different inside volumes. There will be cases that match. Like bullets. If you want precision. Work the weights into batches that work the best out the barrel.
Reloading is bada$$.
Weigh the cases. After trim and sizing. Different weights indicate different inside volumes. There will be cases that match. Like bullets. If you want precision. Work the weights into batches that work the best out the barrel.
Reloading is bada$$.
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It is also a good idea to look at other manuals. Each one approaches it differently but the basics in all will be the same.
I've been going through a lot of information on that in the Ballistics class I am taking right now. I am going for my AA in Firearms Technology. It definitely seems like the only way to have rounds be exactly the same is to do it your self. Thanks for all the information you have given.
I started out on LEE and never knew the difference. Then I decided to spend more money on something more designer. RCBS and Hornady. Dillon is for rich people.
Being truthful. LEE, RCBS, Hornady. Can't lose with any of them.
Thanks, I have been looking at the RCBS and Hornady more than the others. I will probably buy a Hornady.
The first press I had was the LEE progressive. 9mm. It even had case feed. You'd fill tubes with casings and crank away. The primer feed was surprising good. I never had a problem with LEE.
The hornady is cast iron with grease fittings. The LEE is cast alloy. Different feel entirely.
The hornady is cast iron with grease fittings. The LEE is cast alloy. Different feel entirely.
I will have to look into Lee. I haven't seen a Lee Model before. I'm going to look them up. Thanks
They make two progressives. One is called the 1000. I used the load master.
https://leeprecision.com/reloading-presses/progressive-presses/load-master-reloading-press/
Thanks. That looks like a really nice press. I just got done watching the video in the Link, I like his set up.
lonestardiver
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I started with a lee. Still have it boxed up. My two dillons and 3 single stage presses do most of my work.
Grasshopper is getting a little carried away. Slow down and double check everything. You'll come up with your own processes that balance speed, quality, and safety.
I started with a Lee turret press. I still use it for rifle and 44 mag, it makes great ammo. Got a Dillon 650 not long ago for pistol and blackout. That is the Cadillac of presses. Slicker than whore spit.
I started with a Lee turret press. I still use it for rifle and 44 mag, it makes great ammo. Got a Dillon 650 not long ago for pistol and blackout. That is the Cadillac of presses. Slicker than whore spit.
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