Handloading 101

[H4831]

Sorry for going back to how things used to be, but this little gem may be of interest.
Note how this little notice pasted in the lid of an old Bonanza Bench Rest set of dies gives so much great information about reloading in such a condensed form.
Also, notice that nothing is said about tumbling. This is because tumbling of rifle cases to make them look pretty only came about in fairly recent years, from some observant soul watching the rock hounds tumble their wares.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Is that the precursor to Forester products?

 

[H4831]

On the box it states, "Bonanza/Forester."

 

[Eagleye]

Yes, Bruce, I have several sets of those "Bonanza" dies as well. They gave a pretty thorough overview on how to properly use their dies.

I have a couple of their Benchrest seaters, and they have no provision to crimp at all.

Cheers, Dave.

 

[silverfoxdj]

On the box it states, "Bonanza/Forester."

Thanks they must go back a ways or bought out the company..

 

[H4831]

Yes, Bruce, I have several sets of those "Bonanza" dies as well. They gave a pretty thorough overview on how to properly use their dies.

I have a couple of their Benchrest seaters, and they have no provision to crimp at all.

Cheers, Dave.

No crimp is fine with me as I never crimp for a bolt action and these are in 7mm08 calibre for the new Tikka T3 which I have the tracking number for.
It tells you something though, of what the world class bench rest community thinks of crimping for accuracy!
Bruce

 

[H4831]

On the box it states, "Bonanza/Forester."

This was the wrong answer I gave. It just states "Bonanza," here and there on the box, as can be seen in the first picture.
However, there are two sizing dies in the box. One is marked, Bonanza 7 M.M.- 308 FLS H
What do you suppose the "H" means?

The other die is marked Forester-Bonanza 7MM-08 FLS R
What do you suppose the R means?
Bruce

 

[zuke]

So much valuable info in a small package!
You should post a larger pic and it should be made a sticky on ALL reloading board's.

 

[canoetrpr]

Very nice. When I started reloading I asked my club reloading guru what he uses to tumble his rifle brass / clean it. I'd just assumed one has to do it after everything I read. He said "What for. It never touches the ground. ".

Been two years now and I only just cracked out the tumbler because I started shooting black powder and I wanted to get residue off those cases.

 

[H4831]

OK, easier to read.

OOPs, it turned out the same size! Sorry.

 

[sunray]

Tumbling is and always has been about cleaning, not making 'em pretty. It's only recently, that is since there was an internet, that putting polish in with the media(that not being steel or anything but ground corn cobs or walnut shells)was ever heard about. Tumbling is easier than wiping the grit from the cases too.

 

[kjohn]

Tried posting a "bigger pic. No luck.

 

[Silverado]

Valve grinding compound to contour the seating stem? That's an excellent idea.

 

[kamlooky]

Anyone try the aluminum oxide tape treatment?
Never heard of such an ointment.

 

[Spawn-Inc]

I would just use hot glue to form to the bullet you want to use, then you can remove the glue to return it to the factory shape.

 

[H4831]

Thanks for trying to make a bigger picture, Mr. K.
I didn't have any success at it either.
Bruce