Duds anyone???

[IllinoisBurt]

....as I did not crimp, had also shoved a couple of rounds into the cases a bit... I have religiously crimped since then.

Say it ain't so! Everyone who's anyone knows neck tension is all you need & crimping = missing since no crimped bullet ever flew straight in the history of mankind. You, my good sir, have been deceived by your lying eyes.

 

[DDB TX]

Say it ain't so! Everyone who's anyone knows neck tension is all you need & crimping = missing since no crimped bullet ever flew straight in the history of mankind. You, my good sir, have been deceived by your lying eyes.

Yeah those derned internet experts can get people in trouble....

 

[Muddyboots]

I like the idea of a written process. Do you have a check list or just the process written out?

I have a written process starting at square one whether new brass, factory ammo brass, and even range brass. As loading techniques change, equipment, components, I revise as needed. I also have binders dedicated SOLELY for each rifle that contains load data on a form either a ladder, general load, references etc. I can tell you exactly how many rounds are fired with every rifle I own excluding 22LR.

IMO, if you do not have a written process, strongly recommend one just to have QC on your ability to load consistent ammunition. If you do have a problem, you now have the ability to narrow down where it potentially occurred.

 

[AGGRO]

I have a dedicated thumb drive with all load data and my reloading steps haven't changed in 40+ years. One step at a time. Biggest one is NOT drinking while reloading. I've seen people get into trouble with that.

 

[Joefrazell]

How about the time I grabbed rl 16 off the shelf when I thought it was 26!!! Can we say pressure! That could have been bad. Good thing the gun was built well! I noticed impact was about 3" from where it should've been so I started looking at stuff and found excessive pressure on the headstamp. Be careful boys. It can happen to anybody.