What did you do today in the world of reloading?

[xdmikey]

Mike, you’re going to be lvng that T7!

 

[TheMailMan]

Where is local for you?


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Mesquite.

The S&B primers that Cabela's used to carry aren't available any longer. No more deals there.

 

[xdmikey]

Get some brass pipe screens. Now put a patch on a jag and the pipe screen on top of that. The combo removes lead from a barrel real quick.

Or you can use a 50/50 combo of H2O2 and acetic acid. The dip cleans out lead RFN, however the liquid is somewhat toxic after it's used so take the appropriate precautions.

I think I got it done with mineral spirits. As mentioned before I think it’s alox since it cleaned up so easily!

 

[unicom]

Just ordered lee shell holders for my press after just now finding out that the ones that came with the press are for the priming tool only. All part of the learning process I guess


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[unicom]

I know it’s been recommended to run even new brass through the resizing die before loading them but I got to excited looking at all my reloading stuff so I used the hand priming tool on two new shell. I’m ok now. I can wait for the shell holders to get here. And yes it was pretty cool to put a primer in a shell


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[orbitup]

I know it’s been recommended to run even new brass through the resizing die before loading them but I got to excited looking at all my reloading stuff so I used the hand priming tool on two new shell. I’m ok now. I can wait for the shell holders to get here. And yes it was pretty cool to put a primer in a shell


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Expect your neck tension to be on the tight side for the first loading. Just keep that in mind while developing a load.

 

[unicom]

Expect your neck tension to be on the tight side for the first loading. Just keep that in mind while developing a load.

Will the chamfer tool help with this at all on new brass? Or is that just the way it is


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[Deavis]

I know it’s been recommended to run even new brass through the resizing die before loading them but I got to excited looking at all my reloading stuff so I used the hand priming tool on two new shell. I’m ok now. I can wait for the shell holders to get here. And yes it was pretty cool to put a primer in a shell


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I know it is new but it is a REALLY good idea to run it through a sizer. Even the best make mistakes and it also helps remove neck dings and true up mouths! Once you get to a progressive it is an afterthought since it free in that case. You are moving right along man, congrats!

Loaded 9, 40, and 223 today. Cut a bushing for 62gr 223 I am loading for a LEO order and did a little wiring for the 223 processor control box when I had time.

 

[xdmikey]

Congrats unicom. We’ve all been there; some more recently than others!

 

[orbitup]

Will the chamfer tool help with this at all on new brass? Or is that just the way it is


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New brass needs to be worked a little. Also they can be dinged up like @Deavis mentioned.

 

[unicom]

Congrats unicom. We’ve all been there; some more recently than others!

Thanks. I figured I was ok if that ruined two shells and primers I had to try part of the kit.


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[orbitup]

Will the chamfer tool help with this at all on new brass? Or is that just the way it is


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BTW it's not the end of the world. Just starting out like you are you won't notice the difference. Just keep it in mind next time.

 

[rp-]

Congrats unicom. We’ve all been there; some more recently than others!

I was too shy to ask questions. Deavos really taught me a lot. That guy knows his shit!

Thanks. I figured I was ok if that ruined two shells and primers I had to try part of the kit.


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You can deprime the live primers. Some people say that's a no-no but I've done it a couple hundred times. Just go slow when you do it.

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[orbitup]

Loaded about 300 varmint rounds to add to my stock. Sized 200 more soon to be loaded.

 

[popper]

Unicom what cal are you reloading for? Yes, sizing first is best and chamfer the inside of the neck helps. never seen a primer-only shell holder from Lee.

 

[unicom]

Unicom what cal are you reloading for? Yes, sizing first is best and chamfer the inside of the neck helps. never seen a primer-only shell holder from Lee.

Going to start with 300 blackout. The shell holders that came with the kit are smooth on the bottom and don’t have the part that locks onto the ram. I got the breach lock kit


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[unicom]

Theses are basically the shell holders that came with my kit

These I’m guessing are the ones I need for the press itself

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[rp-]

Theses are basically the shell holders that came with my kit
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These I’m guessing are the ones I need for the press itself
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Yes. Bottom picture is the one for the press.

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[unicom]

Yes. Bottom picture is the one for the press.

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Would have been nice if they came with the kit


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[rp-]

The Lee dies come with shellholders. What kind of dies did you get?

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