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First reload - kind of.
@ 12:37 am (GMT) |
Andrew Murray
Here it is. First reload. But it has no primer nor any powder. So I drilled some holes in it and made it a key ring. There is another the same but I slightly overcooked the depth and ended at 70.96mm COAL. I got the length nearly right. Which is a bonus. It is 71.02mm long. I only had 2 projectiles to work with and no bullet puller as yet. I made the other one into a key ring too for my mate who donated the projectiles. Having said that though I think I am going to need some more of those lock ring things for the Lee press. I only have one which means changing the dies out completely. Not ideal when dealing with hundredths of a millimetre. One for each die then even some epoxy for the neck sizer and full length sizer. I'd love to get some on the seating die but that does limit you to one projectile at one length. A little extreme this early in the game. That really was the big take away from the session. Plus I have a cool key ring now. Cheers for the help and encouragement on the way gents. |
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@ 06:55 am (GMT) |
Paul LevermanRe: First reload - kind of.Well done, Andrew. You are now officially addicted.Using the epoxy on your sizing dies is ok, just make sure you don't use a "permanent" lock type. If you do, you may have to heat it to remove or loosen it. Not a good thing with hardened steel. I've found that the bullet seater has to be reset each time, as even using lock rings, they can differ by a few thou with each use. One more thing, don't try to go through airport security with your new keyring. |
@ 08:00 am (GMT) |
Nathan FosterRe: First reload - kind of.Hi Andrew, for now, just allow yourself to get used to the system as it is. I would prefer to see you use felt marker on the lock nuts leading to a mark on the press until you have a feel for everything. The seater will also give consistent results simply by 1. ensuring the seater body firmly contacts the shell holder and 2. simply avoid touching the stem when inserting or removing the die from the press.The seating plug within your die is cut in a manner that suits your chosen bullets very well. So again, just run with it. |
@ 09:17 am (GMT) |
Bryan WebsterRe: First reload - kind of.Hello Andrew.What I do is make a dummy round for each load. I can then use thst to quickly adjust the deating die close to where I want it. Still must fiddle a bit for thr final setting but it speeds me up. I also use the Forster Ultimate seating dies which have a very decent micrometer adjustment in them which works great. |
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@ 09:19 am (GMT) |
Bryan WebsterRe: First reload - kind of.forget to add, get an impact bullet puller...low cost and works well without damage to the bullet. |
@ 10:52 pm (GMT) |
Brendon GreigRe: First reload - kind of.One thing I have found when trying to get consistent seating i partly seat then turn the bulet half a turn and seat all the way holding pressure on the press handle for a few seconds similar to neck sizing I think by holding pressure on it for a few seconds alows the brass to move up the projectile rather than springing back which can give you a few thou of inconsistency |
@ 02:25 am (GMT) |
Joshua MayfieldRe: First reload - kind of.Just a friendly warning: once you've got a .308 load mastered you'll find yourself looking at other rounds thinking "I'll bet that's an interesting one to load... wonder if I could pick up a rifle in that chambering somewhere..." It's trouble, my friend. |
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@ 03:29 am (GMT) |
Bryan WebsterRe: First reload - kind of.All too true! I think I am a bit behind on my shooting paper with many of those loads too! |
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@ 08:35 am (GMT) |
Andrew MurrayRe: First reload - kind of.Hey cheers guys.I appreciate the encouragement. It is all very exciting. At this point sadly we are very tight budget wise and I won't have the components I need (powder, projectiles, primers) until after Christmas. Nonetheless food things are worth waiting for. Once I get them though it will be on for young and old. In the meantime just more time to practice and collect brass. |
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