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've thought about getting reloading equipment for my .357, but I'm unsure on what all I'm going to need. Does anyone have any advice for a newbie?
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Either the collet isn't closing fully on the stem, or the stem is slightly oversize.
The first is a simple setup issue, the second is a typical LEE QC issue. Most guys simply polish the stem down with some fine grit sandpaper/emmery cloth until it is small enough to work.0 -
No,not normal that it pushes down that easily.Polishing down the mandrel will tighten things up.
I have crimped bullets with no cannelure,and they worked fine.Just crimp lightly. Some folks say their rounds don't require crimp to hold the bullet,but with my dies it's part of the rquired process.0 -
I got it figured out. I wasn't putting enough pressure on the down stroke when sizing the case neck. Duh! O well I made my first 6 rounds of .270 and they look beautiful, cant wait to try them out as soon as this snow melts. this is the first time I have ever reloaded anything so I will let you know how they do thats if I still have a face after I come back from the range.
In case you want to know what setup im using:
.270 Win (.277)
43 grains of IMR 4064
130gr Nosler Ballistic Tip
Federal Large Rifle Primer0 -
With the Lee factory crimp die, the bullets don't need a canalure. I use one for my 223+308 match loads. 0 -
mic a sized neck, and a seated neck. The difference in .001"s is your "neck tension". For sporting rifles, I would shoot for no less than .002" and prefer maybe .003" 0 -
i use a load similar to your test rounds.i use 43.5 grains of the same powder and 130 grain pill and my rifle cuts holes with that load at 100 yards with a good rest.good luck with yours 0
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