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<blockquote data-quote="misterc01" data-source="post: 1711227" data-attributes="member: 109160"><p>My take on precision brass prep - I have one for new brass, another for fired brass.</p><p>New-to-me once fired brass is Fl resized, then treated as new brass.</p><p>Check, turn neck if necessary. Done once. Note size for Neck Bushing selection.</p><p>Fired brass: DePrime, Clean (tumble), inspect for wear. </p><p>Check Primer Pocket. Swage if necessary, then uniform PP. Done Once. </p><p> Use gauge to check PP size after each firing to ensure PP not worn beyond specs.</p><p>Deburr Flash hole - done once.</p><p>Measure Headspace. I use RCBS Precision Mic and Willis Digital.</p><p>Resize. Use bushing die, set headspace to .001 to .002 under SAMMI min </p><p>Neck sized to obtain .003 NT</p><p>Check with case gauge/Ammo Checker.</p><p>After resize, check length, trim If needed, deburr, chamfer.</p><p> ALWAYS deburr and chafer new brass as well.</p><p>Ultrasonic case clean to remove any lube </p><p>Prime</p><p>Add powder</p><p>Seat bullet - depth depends on what bullet/rifle and the rifle's preference.</p><p> Measured to ogive. Also measure COAL as consistency check.</p><p>Run through Lyman Ammo checker as doublecheck. </p><p>Measure runout and concentricity - adjust as needed.</p><p>Annealing is waiting for me to make an annealer.</p><p>I use checklist, so I always use and follow the same procedure, then add/modify as needed or I learn more (that is constantly happening)! It also gives me a ready reference for what I have loaded, as well as track how many times I have fired my brass.</p><p>Factory ammo: Like shawnb - load and fire. Usual source for my once fired brass</p><p>Time consuming. I do not rush, but gets me to what I feel is precision reloads.</p><p>Shooting it is giving me consistent velocity and MOA results, so works for me.</p><p>ALWAYS try to keep an open mind and consider what others are doing to see if I can refine my process.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="misterc01, post: 1711227, member: 109160"] My take on precision brass prep - I have one for new brass, another for fired brass. New-to-me once fired brass is Fl resized, then treated as new brass. Check, turn neck if necessary. Done once. Note size for Neck Bushing selection. Fired brass: DePrime, Clean (tumble), inspect for wear. Check Primer Pocket. Swage if necessary, then uniform PP. Done Once. Use gauge to check PP size after each firing to ensure PP not worn beyond specs. Deburr Flash hole - done once. Measure Headspace. I use RCBS Precision Mic and Willis Digital. Resize. Use bushing die, set headspace to .001 to .002 under SAMMI min Neck sized to obtain .003 NT Check with case gauge/Ammo Checker. After resize, check length, trim If needed, deburr, chamfer. ALWAYS deburr and chafer new brass as well. Ultrasonic case clean to remove any lube Prime Add powder Seat bullet - depth depends on what bullet/rifle and the rifle's preference. Measured to ogive. Also measure COAL as consistency check. Run through Lyman Ammo checker as doublecheck. Measure runout and concentricity - adjust as needed. Annealing is waiting for me to make an annealer. I use checklist, so I always use and follow the same procedure, then add/modify as needed or I learn more (that is constantly happening)! It also gives me a ready reference for what I have loaded, as well as track how many times I have fired my brass. Factory ammo: Like shawnb - load and fire. Usual source for my once fired brass Time consuming. I do not rush, but gets me to what I feel is precision reloads. Shooting it is giving me consistent velocity and MOA results, so works for me. ALWAYS try to keep an open mind and consider what others are doing to see if I can refine my process. [/QUOTE]
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