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Reloading
I switched to Steel pin tumbling
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<blockquote data-quote="graywolf" data-source="post: 1563373" data-attributes="member: 34545"><p>Sloth is the true engine of innovation. I don't use any pins or wet (or dry) tumble anymore. I don't clean primer pockets or brush case mouths. I use Lapua brass. I use a Lee collet die that doesn't need any lube, I give case neck and shoulders a quick turn with a fine steel wool to keep the die clean. Then size necks and deprime in one step, re-prime and ignore the little carbon in the primer pocket. Depending on the cartridge and load, I can neck size 5-6 times before needing to full length size. Then I repeat the process except using some lube after cleaning necks, and wiping it off after FL sizing. Then more collet sizing cycles. Getting ~10 firings is good enough for me, the payoff in saved time and hassle is huge. This surely won't work for every cartridge, or if you are running hot loads. The proof for me anyway is in the accuracy, I'm not shooting bench rest competitions, but I get consistent sub 1/2" accuracy with 6.5 caliber Tikka CTR rifles. I think leaving a layer of carbon in the case mouth and collet sizing gives a level of consistency in neck tension and concentricity (.001" or less) that is conducive to excellent accuracy. Anyway, like I said it works for me. YMMV.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="graywolf, post: 1563373, member: 34545"] Sloth is the true engine of innovation. I don't use any pins or wet (or dry) tumble anymore. I don't clean primer pockets or brush case mouths. I use Lapua brass. I use a Lee collet die that doesn't need any lube, I give case neck and shoulders a quick turn with a fine steel wool to keep the die clean. Then size necks and deprime in one step, re-prime and ignore the little carbon in the primer pocket. Depending on the cartridge and load, I can neck size 5-6 times before needing to full length size. Then I repeat the process except using some lube after cleaning necks, and wiping it off after FL sizing. Then more collet sizing cycles. Getting ~10 firings is good enough for me, the payoff in saved time and hassle is huge. This surely won't work for every cartridge, or if you are running hot loads. The proof for me anyway is in the accuracy, I'm not shooting bench rest competitions, but I get consistent sub 1/2" accuracy with 6.5 caliber Tikka CTR rifles. I think leaving a layer of carbon in the case mouth and collet sizing gives a level of consistency in neck tension and concentricity (.001" or less) that is conducive to excellent accuracy. Anyway, like I said it works for me. YMMV. [/QUOTE]
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