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Excessive bullet run out. How to remedy?
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<blockquote data-quote="Goofycat" data-source="post: 672738" data-attributes="member: 6504"><p>Exactly. I feel that the concentricity gauge should be used as a method of making sure your reloading technique isn't introducing runout in the first place. Using a gauge to "fix" runout problems for each round is kind of an after-the-fact bandaid. IMO, a gauge such as the Hornady or H&H that features the bullet runout "fix" should to be used solely to correct runout problems caused by the original reloading technique for those who need to "fix" only a few rounds, such as those loaded by bench rest shooters. It is impractical to correct bullet runout when using one of these gauges for hundreds of rounds, when it is (or should be) more practical to nip the cause of runout in the bud by good brass preparation and bullet-seating technique.</p><p></p><p>This is why I have chosen to not purchase a Hornady or H&H. I will go with either the NECO or the 21st Century. Neither feature the runout bullet-bender, but I don't need that feature, such as might be the case if I were a bench rest shooter who would not have to spend much time fixing runout for a relatively few rounds. If I find that the bullet runout is excessive, I'll find that out on the first couple of cases, then will shoot those cartridges, even though they have just a bit of runout, followed by checking out my technique.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goofycat, post: 672738, member: 6504"] Exactly. I feel that the concentricity gauge should be used as a method of making sure your reloading technique isn't introducing runout in the first place. Using a gauge to "fix" runout problems for each round is kind of an after-the-fact bandaid. IMO, a gauge such as the Hornady or H&H that features the bullet runout "fix" should to be used solely to correct runout problems caused by the original reloading technique for those who need to "fix" only a few rounds, such as those loaded by bench rest shooters. It is impractical to correct bullet runout when using one of these gauges for hundreds of rounds, when it is (or should be) more practical to nip the cause of runout in the bud by good brass preparation and bullet-seating technique. This is why I have chosen to not purchase a Hornady or H&H. I will go with either the NECO or the 21st Century. Neither feature the runout bullet-bender, but I don't need that feature, such as might be the case if I were a bench rest shooter who would not have to spend much time fixing runout for a relatively few rounds. If I find that the bullet runout is excessive, I'll find that out on the first couple of cases, then will shoot those cartridges, even though they have just a bit of runout, followed by checking out my technique. [/QUOTE]
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