the steps of reloading

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is there a basic........in the steps of reloading?????let me take a guess and please correct me if im wrong
1...check the brass for size
2.......lube
3....deprime and resize
4....reprime
5...add powder
6...add bullet and crimp

i know there is a bit of fine tuning of all the steps....but is this the basic rule of thumb for reloading?
thanks all for the help in my adventures of reloading :D
cheers
Don
 
Looks like you got them all to me.... like you say, there is a little fine tuning and odds & ends along the way. What are you loading for? Crimping isn't always desirable, depending on what you're loading.
 
Scott_N said:
Looks like you got them all to me.... like you say, there is a little fine tuning and odds & ends along the way. What are you loading for? Crimping isn't always desirable, depending on what you're loading.
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for starters i will attempt some 30-06 loads
 
You don't have to crimp depends on what you are loading for (i.e. Boltgun, lever, etc.) As well, you should check for stretch after sizing like Roger said otherwise you could experience some over pressure loads (esp. if you are closer to the higher end of the load spectrum).
 
Pistol brass almost never stretches and you could probably go on reloading without ever trimming. That being said you should have a set of calipers to check them. Just chuck the brass that is too long. (not worth trimming pistol brass - tools would cost more then getting more brass). Pistol doesn't seem to stretch probably cause of the pressures that they operate at and cause the case is a straight walled.
 
Read your manual. You'll need to clean the cases before they go into a die as well.
"...nessasary(sic) to trim handgun cases..." Usually not, but it depends on the load. Hot loads will stretch the cases more than target loads. Case length is important in semi-autos(they usually headspace in the case mouth), but not so important in a revolver. Same tools for rifle or handgun cases.
 
Like Roger M I find it best to check length and trim cases after resizing. (Or check before and after and I think you will see that resizing with a die lengthens the case.) A digital micrometer sure makes this measuring a lot easier. I haven't found a fun way to trim cases. This has to be the most unenjoyable reloading chore.
 
well i might as well ask for some more help here :oops: to set up the die to add the bullet......is it better to use a factory round to set the depth?i believe i was told to do so....if this is ok ....whats the fine tuning rule of thumb to be used?
thanks all and cheers
Don
 
If the bullet on the factory round is similar to the ones you are using you could use the factory round as a guide. I'm not sure about a fine tuning rule of thumb. Some of the others can probably help you better here. Most reloaders like the bullet to be seated no more deeply than necessary to be under maximum length. If you are using light bullets in a bigger calibre (for example 110 gr. in a 30 cal.) you will probably not be able to get a loaded bullet to be as long as you like. The problem with short bullets is that the bullet will jump to the lands and most reloaders think this causes a loss of accuracy. The opposite ( a too long cartridge) is even worse. It can cause over pressure and be unsafe. I have heard others say a jump of about 10 thousandths of an inch to the lands is ideal. Maybe some of the others can help us with a method of achieving this.
 
Hi Buddy
the best book to get is the Lyman Reloadig Manual.
Lyman shoots thousands of rds for each calibre and bullet weight to compile there book. Has great step by step instruction. Most other books are minor copies of Lyman, nun the less good.
 
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