Currently, I have no space for a reloading setup. I planned to save my brass until I buy a house and have somewhere to put one. My question: is it important to clean your brass right away if you plan to reload with it? If I shoot it and toss it in a bag and save it for months, will it corrode, or just be too hard to clean?
Saving brass
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I would clean it if it is actually getting dirty, but if you are just firing it and picking it right up it won't hurt to store it.
When you do store it just make sure it is in a dry container. Brass doesn't corrode really and stores well, but sometimes does get some marking and buildup if not stored well or is wet. Can be polished back to normal just takes more work.
When you do store it just make sure it is in a dry container. Brass doesn't corrode really and stores well, but sometimes does get some marking and buildup if not stored well or is wet. Can be polished back to normal just takes more work.
easyrider604
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Stored dry and dirty is fine.
Wet and dirty = corrosion
Wet and dirty = corrosion
If you have a bolt gun, you do not need a huge amount of brass. 100 pieces is lots, or perhaps 200 if you shoot a lot at one session. I would buy quality brass and not waste time getting once fired. Lapua makes very good brass, and if neck sized only can last 20-40 reloads or more. Here is an article on the .223 which includes some information on the quality of various brands of brass. But if it were me loading for a bolt gun, I would buy Lapua and be done with it. Google Hirsch Precision. They sell it.
There is no reason not to load in an appartment. Consider a Lee Anniversary Reloading Kit to get started. I used to bolt my press to the bench, but now I just bolt it to a piece of 3/4" plywood, and clamp it to any handy table. The .223 is not a big cartridge to reload, so this should work easily. Also, if you like reloading and want to upgrade, you do not have a lot invested. But, really there is no reason that you cannot load super accurate loads with the basic kit.
.223 Remington Cartridge Guide
I was probably going to grab an AR15. I did a search on Crappy Tire's website and all I found for a "folding workbench" was this: www .canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/WorkTablesVises/WorkTablesBenches/PRD~0570029P/Jobmate%252BFolding%252BWork%252BTable.jsp?locale=en
Would something like that be sturdy enough, or even big enough to bolt/clamp a press to?
Would something like that be sturdy enough, or even big enough to bolt/clamp a press to?
easyrider604
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Bolt the press onto a 2 x 4.
Use two (2) C-clamps to clamp the 2 X 4 onto a Kitchen counter. Be sure to place a piece of 3/4 x 4 or 1 x 4 between the bottom of the counter and the C-clamp, so that the counter is preserved from any dings/dents that might displease the wife, or your house buyer come time to sell.
Use two (2) C-clamps to clamp the 2 X 4 onto a Kitchen counter. Be sure to place a piece of 3/4 x 4 or 1 x 4 between the bottom of the counter and the C-clamp, so that the counter is preserved from any dings/dents that might displease the wife, or your house buyer come time to sell.
Haha, no, not moving terribly soon. Not much on the market around here unless it's a complete sh!thole or you're incredibly rich.
I think 1000 rounds of 223 would do me awhile though, but then again, I don't have a firearm yet so who knows, haha. I mean, first thing is to get a pistol so I'll have that to shoot as well.
I think 1000 rounds of 223 would do me awhile though, but then again, I don't have a firearm yet so who knows, haha. I mean, first thing is to get a pistol so I'll have that to shoot as well.
