reloading question
what can i do to make my loads more accurate? have been thinking about turning the necks,using a neck bushing die,micrometer seating die an not crimping the case. am i on the right track or just wasting money
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I am new to reloading:
I was full length resizing and decapping some .223 once fired brass.
I had previously cleaned it in stainless steel media.
I broke a decapping pin and thought maybe i had a crimped in primer? So i took a look at the case and this was not the case. so i replaced the pin and continued. About a dozen cases later same thing happens. So i look in the case and i see 2-3 stainless pins wedged in the bottom of the case. Heres the question: 1. What are the ramifications of the pins remaining in the case(I.E. missed when i decapped the case)2.Has anybody else had this issue? If so what is the remedy for correcting this...short of the obvious answer which is visually inspect every case or stop using S.S. media. Thanks for you help.0 -
The ABCs of Reloading is a great reference-not only for new folks, but one you will keep around. Check on line at alibris.com as well as amazon. A copy from a couple of years back is dirt cheap. 0 -
My go to is "Modern Reloading", by Richard Lee. Be sure and get the first edition, if possible. Circa 2001. Unfortunately the latter editions, have been neutered by the lawyers. 0 -
It's sort of a trade off new powders are found in new books, but new books often drop old or odd ball cartridges like the Hornet. There are some free online data places.
Youtube has tons of vids, some are good and you might even learn something new and useful.0 -
i have acquired many reloading books over the years. the book Modern Reloading by richard lee is very good and very comprehensive. i have read it several times and still find things to learn in it. i also like my Lyman 49th edition reloading handbook quite well. 0 -
by the way my CZ hornet shoots very well with 12.4gr Lil Gun with either a 40 or 45 gr sierra. slightly compressed load 0 -
I really like HORNET and K hornet i have found that both Shoot smaller groups if one use the small pistol primers rather than small rifle primers I have both love them for ground HOGS 0 -
If you are new to reloading, I'd look at Youtube videos and learn about different techniques. There's a lot there and you can specify the cartridge you're interested in reloading and watch the video. Most of my reloading I learned from books which I still use after 60 years of reloading - obviously newer edition books with the old ones. I've since evolved into basically a hunter who reloads his cartridges every season like a precision match/bench-rest shooter-reloader. 0 -
Manuals are good to tell you HOW to reload, you don't have to have the latest edition.
There is a lot of good information on youtube. There is a lot of crap. I think you should confirm Bubba's Blasting Bullets video with reputably published instructional material.
Current powders and loads are available in FREE literature or the WWW.0 -
Thanks for the info. !! 0 -
The biggest thing I find with the reloading mauals is the START point. Not all rifles will make it to the max with the powder loads they give. Some rifles will go well beyond what they list as a maximum.
But, you need to know your rifle and what is going on with the cartridge during the firing process.
A good example is RE-17. It uses a different method than most older powders to integrate the burn retardant. Often times people use the "look for signs of pressure" with it. In the case of RE-17 and IMR 8208 XBR stay within the book limits.
If you start to see erratic velocities you are already over the limit. You will see those velocities before you see pressure signs on your case.0 -
quote:Originally posted by perry shooter
I really like HORNET and K hornet i have found that both Shoot smaller groups if one use the small pistol primers rather than small rifle primers I have both love them for ground HOGS
Definitely the small pistol primers. You told me about this a few years back, when I was having trouble reloading for the Hornet. Now it is my favorite caliber to reload and shoot. Great advice Perry. Oak0 -
Buy a chronograph ,some of the best money you will ever spend if you want to load to the calibers full potential in your individual gun.Load development is much easier when you can see in real terms just what each additional grain or two of powder does in regard to speed . welcome back to the addiction 0
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