Question for reloaders

[rcjunky007]

Thanks for the GS. I'd have to spend hours on YouTube figuring this out.

[RemMan700]

I read that calibers with high recoil should be crimped. I think I'm only slightly crimping them.

Any cartridge that is shot in a semiautomatic, lever gun, or heavy recoiling handgun round (like. 44 mag) should be crimped.

I am also a fan of the lee factory crimp die.

[Texas Grown]

You shouldn't open that door TG. I put way to much thought into even the simplest things.

That is a good thing when reloading. Detail and consistency can/will make the biggest difference. Have you determined what your goals are for reloading with each cartridge? I presume you want to reload for accuracy also? If ya get a chance, pick up a used Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading book. It might give you another perspective. It's always good to have multiple books on reloading . And certainly can give you some more loading info. And more info will give you a better understanding of a cartridge and it's performance. Just remember the basics, and always start 10% below Max recommended. Every firearm is different. They are just like people. Each has an apatite for different loads, just like people do with foods. If you change any one component, and sometimes in any way, it can affect the load's performance or outcome, including the pressure. Make notes on pressure signs on every shot. If excessive pressure signs start to show with multiple shots (two or more in a group of 5), Stop and back off to the former load for safety sake.

You will probably also find that the max speed or pressure load is not always the most accurate.

Cajun Blake knows a good bit about it too. Maybe he'll chime in momentarily.

And a Lee fan here too.

[rcjunky007]

I have the rcbs dies that seat and crumpled at the same time. I think I can see were the case is squeezed around the bullet.

[Tommyh]

I havent had any issues with taper crimping, but i dont do any competition shooting to justify the factory crimp die.

[RemMan700]

I have the rcbs dies that seat and crumpled at the same time. I think I can see were the case is squeezed around the bullet.

You have the die turned down to far. It is seating and over crimping at the same time.

Put a case in the shell holder and run the ram all the way up. Then turn the die down till you feel it come into contact with the case neck. Then back the die off 1/2-1 full turn. Now your die is set up so it will not crimp while seating.

[rcjunky007]

Guys I need some feedback. I tested my first round of reloads in .308 and 30.06. There was a 15mhr head wind at the bench, about halfway down range it changed to a cross wind from left to right. I will say my reloads shot better than factory ammo in the wind. The splatter targets are 3 1/2in. Considering the wind, I think they were alright.

30.06


.308


30.06 military brass loaded one grain lower than the minimum charge

[rcjunky007]

No one has any advice or opinion? I'm trying to decide if I need to increase bullet weight or powder charge. I loaded .308 with sierra sbt 150gn and 30.06 with sierra 165gn hpbt. Thinking of increasing the .308 to 168gn and .3006 to 180gn due to the fact that both rifles have 1in10 twist rate.

[rcjunky007]

Do the rcbs competition bullet seating dies seat on the o-give or tip of the bullet?

[rcjunky007]

I've narrowed my choices down to redding or forster comp seating dies. Any feed back on either of these?

[Mike D]

I've narrowed my choices down to redding or forster comp seating dies. Any feed back on either of these?

Either one is quality but I am partial to the Forster. But I have a Forster press as well.

[rcjunky007]

Either one is quality but I am partial to the Forster. But I have a Forster press as well.

Does it seat on the o-give or tip of the bullet?

[Daniel75]

You got some good accuracy for those winds. I want to reload really bad but I'm trying to follow along and it feels like I'm trying to translate Chinese. Seems like a PITA too. Maybe I'll buy the brass, bullets, powder and primers and have a TBHer do it for me.

[rcjunky007]

You got some good accuracy for those winds. I want to reload really bad but I'm trying to follow along and it feels like I'm trying to translate Chinese. Seems like a PITA too. Maybe I'll buy the brass, bullets, powder and primers and have a TBHer do it for me.

It's not hard. Just get a good book. I picked up the lyman tmag deluxe kit. The lyman book covered everything. I picked up a couple more books to compare.

[Daniel75]

How much would it cost me to get started?