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Reloading
Few seating depth questions
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<blockquote data-quote="dsculley" data-source="post: 1368399" data-attributes="member: 77514"><p>When using the Berger seating depth test I usually start at -0.010. Once I find a good node, I test around it for optimum seating depth. Using Berger VLD's and Nosler RDF's I have wound up at -0.060 to -0.080 on two different rifles. I plan a range trip Saturday. I think that I will load up some rounds and start at -0.002 and test in 0.003 increments. The extra room will help as this load is compressed. </p><p></p><p>On the issue of brass cleaning, pretty brass is way over rated in my opinion. I brush the necks as Alex stated. I also use the Lee Case Trimmer holder in a drill and polish the outside with a microfiber cloth. I clean the primer pockets by hand. I have never seen where "pretty" brass shoots any better than the way I do it. I do have a sonic cleaner, but that is primarily for range pickup brass, primarily .45 ACP.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dsculley, post: 1368399, member: 77514"] When using the Berger seating depth test I usually start at -0.010. Once I find a good node, I test around it for optimum seating depth. Using Berger VLD's and Nosler RDF's I have wound up at -0.060 to -0.080 on two different rifles. I plan a range trip Saturday. I think that I will load up some rounds and start at -0.002 and test in 0.003 increments. The extra room will help as this load is compressed. On the issue of brass cleaning, pretty brass is way over rated in my opinion. I brush the necks as Alex stated. I also use the Lee Case Trimmer holder in a drill and polish the outside with a microfiber cloth. I clean the primer pockets by hand. I have never seen where "pretty" brass shoots any better than the way I do it. I do have a sonic cleaner, but that is primarily for range pickup brass, primarily .45 ACP. [/QUOTE]
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