Preparing Brass for Hunting Rounds
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Will do. What tool do you suggest for doing this. I have nothing now
http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/case-prep/flash-hole-uniformer.php Lyman Flashole tool.
Cases are already sized when new and factory ammo is loaded from these same spec cases. I agree when a case mouth is out of round that a partial sizing with the expander is needed before seating bullet.
Uniforming primer pockets does not loosen the grip on primers.
The extra steps beyond priming and loading may not be needed for most peoples accuracy.
Cases are already sized when new and factory ammo is loaded from these same spec cases. I agree when a case mouth is out of round that a partial sizing with the expander is needed before seating bullet.
Uniforming primer pockets does not loosen the grip on primers.
The extra steps beyond priming and loading may not be needed for most peoples accuracy.
Man, for hunting loads, make sure it is clean, and stuff components in it! If new, you need not worry about case length, if once (or more) fired, FL resize and measure a sample for case length, and if any are over, or pushing max, trim 'em all. If trimmed, obviously deburr.
All this other stuff, primer pocket uniforming, flash hole cutting, neck turning, case or powder weighing, measuring and sorting case runout, may, or may not, in a heavy barrel match rifle, off bags, reduce shot to shot dispersion on target. In a hunting rifle, or from a field position, it will not be noticed. Use the time you save by brewing more ammo, working a part time job to afford more components, or just dry practicing! (Or scouting, which will make you a far more successful hunter than possibly shaving a tenth of an inch off your group!)
All this other stuff, primer pocket uniforming, flash hole cutting, neck turning, case or powder weighing, measuring and sorting case runout, may, or may not, in a heavy barrel match rifle, off bags, reduce shot to shot dispersion on target. In a hunting rifle, or from a field position, it will not be noticed. Use the time you save by brewing more ammo, working a part time job to afford more components, or just dry practicing! (Or scouting, which will make you a far more successful hunter than possibly shaving a tenth of an inch off your group!)
That is the plan now thanks to all the feedback from everyone which is greatly appreciated. You are not joking about having another job to pay for components. I have been reloading shot gun for over 40 years all gauge and never stopped. Did rifle just for hunting loadeds for maybe 25 years but small scale. Found some stuff buried just last week which opening my eyes like a box of nosler partition 270 bullets unopened with a 15.99 price tag on it and what are they now all of 50.00. Unreal. take care
