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Flash hole question
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<blockquote data-quote="FearNoWind" data-source="post: 1237540" data-attributes="member: 50867"><p>IMO, unless you're obsessed with getting all shots into one hole (e.g. bench rest competition) it's a waste of time. (*)</p><p>I shoot long range competition. I know that, under a microscope, I can detect some irregularities in some of the flash holes. But if there's a difference in performance on target I've never seen anything significant enough for me to take the time to polish flash holes.</p><p>For the obsessed, I'd endorse the double blind test suggested earlier in this thread. For the rest of us; load 'em, shoot 'em, and enjoy yourself.</p><p></p><p>gun) - - - - - - (X)</p><p></p><p>(*)</p><p>If it's important enough to debure and polish flash holes, don't forget to:</p><p>Weigh each empty case for consistency </p><p>Check case capacity for consistency</p><p>Measure case neck thickness for consistency</p><p>Check runout to control maximums</p><p>Square up the neck with case trimmer</p><p>Weigh all bullets for consistency</p><p>Measure bullet lengths, base to ogive for consistency</p><p>Point all bullets for uniformity in shape</p><p>Monitor pressure during bullet seating</p><p>Check final runout for all seated bullets</p><p>Carry finished rounds in padded box to protect from impact during transport to the range</p><p>Then - enjoy yourself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FearNoWind, post: 1237540, member: 50867"] IMO, unless you're obsessed with getting all shots into one hole (e.g. bench rest competition) it's a waste of time. (*) I shoot long range competition. I know that, under a microscope, I can detect some irregularities in some of the flash holes. But if there's a difference in performance on target I've never seen anything significant enough for me to take the time to polish flash holes. For the obsessed, I'd endorse the double blind test suggested earlier in this thread. For the rest of us; load 'em, shoot 'em, and enjoy yourself. gun) - - - - - - (X) (*) If it's important enough to debure and polish flash holes, don't forget to: Weigh each empty case for consistency Check case capacity for consistency Measure case neck thickness for consistency Check runout to control maximums Square up the neck with case trimmer Weigh all bullets for consistency Measure bullet lengths, base to ogive for consistency Point all bullets for uniformity in shape Monitor pressure during bullet seating Check final runout for all seated bullets Carry finished rounds in padded box to protect from impact during transport to the range Then - enjoy yourself. [/QUOTE]
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