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Hello,

I have little experience with my brother's reloading on .303 British.

Recent, I acquire new gun through amazing deal that including 770 empty .223 brass.

So, I went to get stuff I need to start reloading. (my Brother have Lee reloading Press Kit)

My concern is that I bought 3 different brands for bullets 100 each, (Hornady Vmax 50 gr, Sierra 53 gr Hollow Point, and Speer TNT 50 gr Hollow Point). It was suggested by my brother's work (Wholesale Sport) that I try different brands, and those 3 I list is one they have in large number (1000 per box)

I did check FAQ about reloading table, and I wonder if there is a speed limit for certain type of bullets, or anything I need to know?

I plan to reload about 300 of them for Sunday when My brother and I go woods to shoot my new gun and other guns as well. However my brother is busy until Sunday, so it is up to me to reload all by myself.

My plan is:
Decap
Tumble
Trim
add Primer
combo Bullet, powder and case

am I miss any step?
 
deaf_shooter said:
Hello,

I have little experience with my brother's reloading on .303 British.

Recent, I acquire new gun through amazing deal that including 770 empty .223 brass.

So, I went to get stuff I need to start reloading. (my Brother have Lee reloading Press Kit)

My concern is that I bought 3 different brands for bullets 100 each, (Hornady Vmax 50 gr, Sierra 53 gr Hollow Point, and Speer TNT 50 gr Hollow Point). It was suggested by my brother's work (Wholesale Sport) that I try different brands, and those 3 I list is one they have in large number (1000 per box)

I did check FAQ about reloading table, and I wonder if there is a speed limit for certain type of bullets, or anything I need to know?

I plan to reload about 300 of them for Sunday when My brother and I go woods to shoot my new gun and other guns as well. However my brother is busy until Sunday, so it is up to me to reload all by myself.

My plan is:
Decap
Tumble
Trim
add Primer
combo Bullet, powder and case

am I miss any step?
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I strongly recommend buying or borrowing a book for a thorough set of instructions and tips.
 
Yukoner89 said:
I strongly recommend buying or borrowing a book for a thorough set of instructions and tips.
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Or three....

And don't rush things.
Make sure you understand exactly what you're dealing with. If you don't get things right, at best the ammunition will be inaccurate or unreliable. At worst, you could blow up a gun, and injure or kill someone.
 
OldDude said:
Or three....

And don't rush things.
Make sure you understand exactly what you're dealing with. If you don't get things right, at best the ammunition will be inaccurate or unreliable. At worst, you could blow up a gun, and injure or kill someone.
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ya, this is why I ask, in hope to learn better way. right now I just decap then tumble them, then wait for my brother to get home tonight from his date night.

I just am exciting to try out my new gun (have 200 bullets ready to use from seller)
 
deaf_shooter said:
like one book about Hornady reloading?
or there is other book that is good for beginner like me?
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The ABCs of Reloading is recommended by many. I personally like to have one book by whoever made my press, and one by whoever made my bullets. For me that's Lee Second Edition, and Nosler reloading guide.

There are also some online resources such as Hodgdon's Data Center. http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
They are very handy.

Never be afraid to ask questions about reloading, it's very easy to get powders confused and then you end up with an exploding gun. That's not as much fun as it sounds, as there's usually sharp bits of metal flying in all directions. Plus, guns are expensive.

After saying all that, reloading can be totally safe if you do your research and follow the proper data. Keep in mind that the data published in the books changes over time. Books from the 70s might be totally different from modern books. Try to get information relevant to the age of the components you are using. Also, not all books have the same information. I have a box of Nosler 9mm bullets that my reloading books say do not exist.

It's best to cross-reference information. Especially if they are telling you different things.
 
Do some reading about load development and start near the bottom of the recommended charge weights and work upward. I wouldn't start mixing and matching different bullets and loads at first. Start with one bullet and find the best charge weight and OAL, then move to the next.

Be prepared to try a number of bullets and bullet weights...don't buy a whole lot of bullets that your gun may not like unless you are just interested in plinking ammo.
 
300 rounds is a lot for a beginner session on your own, on a single stage press. Are you just looking for plinking ammo? Just out blowing off rounds at cans and golf balls? If so, you can really just throw any of those bullets together with the components and have a blast. I think maybe, you had better wait for the brother. Sure, tumble, de-cap, re-prime. Then wait.
 
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I start to install primer to brass after tumbler, and clean cap hole (forgive me as I forget name for parts on brass)

I wonder how much force I should do to press Primer into Brass?

I keep to get bad press as primer fail to sit fully inside.
 
Priming can take a decent amount of force depending on what method you are using. (Press priming, hand priming, bench mounted priming, etc...). Make sure your primer pockets are clean and reamed the first time you run through the batch if possible.

Ensure your primers are not crooked or flipped when seating them, and gently squeeze them in until flush or slightly below flush.
 
deaf_shooter said:
Back here

I start to install primer to brass after tumbler, and clean cap hole (forgive me as I forget name for parts on brass)

I wonder how much force I should do to press Primer into Brass?

I keep to get bad press as primer fail to sit fully inside.
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I don't want to sound condescending but you need to read-up and watch some reloading videos. I feel like you have absolutely no fear of F*****g-up! You need to be a little afraid of F*****g-up! That's what will keep you safe by double checking and even triple checking your work.
 
Armored Metal said:
I don't want to sound condescending but you need to read-up and watch some reloading videos. I feel like you have absolutely no fear of F*****g-up! You need to be a little afraid of F*****g-up! That's what will keep you safe by double checking and even triple checking your work.
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well, I try to be careful which I talk with my brother often on each step, however I decide to not take risk by load 300 brass. I just load 20 bullets, 2 different brand that have same bullet weight, with starting load. (I look up at Hodgdon Reloading website for specific load).

I already have 210 bullets that is ready to go from seller, plus 20 bullets I reload myself. (I marked those 20 bullets I reload in separate box for me to test)

will see how I do with my reloading bullet
 
I know you're in a lather to get shooting, I totally understand that feeling. But take the advice and go slow and be incredibly diligent. It's a very rewarding hobby.
 
BigUglyMan said:
I know you're in a lather to get shooting, I totally understand that feeling. But take the advice and go slow and be incredibly diligent. It's a very rewarding hobby.
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thanks for tip,

I was planning to go for shooting last weekend with my brother however due to last min change which my brother promise me next weekend (this one). It just happen that I stumped into good deal with Remington 700 SPS plus bundle of empty brass. I probably try to rush it with reloading, but it is pointless since I only manage to shoot about 90 bullets before weather ruin shooting day.

I did test my own bullets (only 20), and rest of 90 bullets were from seller.

there was no issue except for single bullet that is also occurring with 3 more bullets I bought from seller. And I probably will need to buy booklet from Hornady to check spec to see if size is correct or not. (issue was bolt can't push bullet all way in and close in.)
 
deaf_shooter said:
there was no issue except for single bullet that is also occurring with 3 more bullets I bought from seller. And I probably will need to buy booklet from Hornady to check spec to see if size is correct or not. (issue was bolt can't push bullet all way in and close in.)
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That could be caused by the case neck being too long and getting pinched in the lands. Or the shoulder of the case could be too far forwards.
 
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