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<blockquote data-quote="Zerk" data-source="post: 1261907" data-attributes="member: 84595"><p>Some random thoughts</p><p></p><p>Winter is a nice time to load, for the spring. But being you are just getting started, I can see want to shoot a few of yours off, before loading a 100.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I have a few different bullets I want to try. So I plan on loading up two powders for each bullets in .5 grain increments. </p><p></p><p>You might be able to find a press on Armslist or maybe craigs list. I don't think much can go wrong with the press. Though they are not terribly expensive to just buy new. </p><p></p><p>I would look at what stores around you carry what models. Some stores will have parts and do hickeys for your press. Though now a days it can shipped to your house pretty fast.</p><p></p><p>I am loading Hornady and Nosler, because they are common in stores around here. It is nice to just walk in and get it. Neither is an odd brand.</p><p></p><p>Crimping is something that confused me years ago. Some people do and and some people don't. For bolt action it doesn't seem needed. Semi autos it is. I crimp magnum handgun loads.</p><p></p><p>I ended up going with Lee Factory Crimp die. Handgun dies for seating can crimp, but it seem a pain to screw with and confused me. My Lee rifles seating dies do not crimp, that I know of and need a seperate die.</p><p></p><p></p><p>If you have multiple rifles you may want to full size resize every time. If you are going to use in the same gun you can neck size. Some claim it is more accurate and brass last longer. Another manual says not to. I am doing some. I only have 1 243. I have a few 30-06s, so I am doing a little of both. With neck sizing you are supposed to be forming the brass to your rifle. At first you may just want to full length size and go with length listed in load. Then play with seating depth later, get some rounds going and have fun.</p><p></p><p>Notice the manuals show length of cartridge in general. Each bullet load also has a length. Short bullets, more pressure. So pay attention. There are formulas for idea depth. I'd probably just get some easy ones done, and start shooting. Then advance to next level. Don't get stalled.</p><p></p><p>I stay with same primer. I go with what the manual uses. I don't know if it really matters, some say it does. If you work up loads it doesn't. But I don't want to work up loads every time. I want to find good loads, and stick with them. I like experimenting, but not with primers. But that is me. </p><p></p><p>Do not go below minimum charge, unless you know you can. Some bullets may get lodged in barrel. Some powders can, some can't. I don't want to anyways. Though fastest may not be most accurate.</p><p></p><p>Someday I want to get a chrono. They are affordable now, but it is on my someday list. Maybe this year, maybe not.</p><p></p><p>Reading high pressure can be tough, I am not 100% I can. flattened primers that fill the whole hole indicate it. Though you may be past by then too. Stock bolt or brass indicates it too. Probably better advice. Look at some good color pics of primers at various stages.</p><p></p><p>Some people tumble brass before sizing, so it doesn't scratch brass. Some tumble to get lube off, some do both. After tumbling check flash hole for media. 75% of mine have piece. A scratch awl works good, or paper clip.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Zerk, post: 1261907, member: 84595"] Some random thoughts Winter is a nice time to load, for the spring. But being you are just getting started, I can see want to shoot a few of yours off, before loading a 100. I have a few different bullets I want to try. So I plan on loading up two powders for each bullets in .5 grain increments. You might be able to find a press on Armslist or maybe craigs list. I don't think much can go wrong with the press. Though they are not terribly expensive to just buy new. I would look at what stores around you carry what models. Some stores will have parts and do hickeys for your press. Though now a days it can shipped to your house pretty fast. I am loading Hornady and Nosler, because they are common in stores around here. It is nice to just walk in and get it. Neither is an odd brand. Crimping is something that confused me years ago. Some people do and and some people don't. For bolt action it doesn't seem needed. Semi autos it is. I crimp magnum handgun loads. I ended up going with Lee Factory Crimp die. Handgun dies for seating can crimp, but it seem a pain to screw with and confused me. My Lee rifles seating dies do not crimp, that I know of and need a seperate die. If you have multiple rifles you may want to full size resize every time. If you are going to use in the same gun you can neck size. Some claim it is more accurate and brass last longer. Another manual says not to. I am doing some. I only have 1 243. I have a few 30-06s, so I am doing a little of both. With neck sizing you are supposed to be forming the brass to your rifle. At first you may just want to full length size and go with length listed in load. Then play with seating depth later, get some rounds going and have fun. Notice the manuals show length of cartridge in general. Each bullet load also has a length. Short bullets, more pressure. So pay attention. There are formulas for idea depth. I'd probably just get some easy ones done, and start shooting. Then advance to next level. Don't get stalled. I stay with same primer. I go with what the manual uses. I don't know if it really matters, some say it does. If you work up loads it doesn't. But I don't want to work up loads every time. I want to find good loads, and stick with them. I like experimenting, but not with primers. But that is me. Do not go below minimum charge, unless you know you can. Some bullets may get lodged in barrel. Some powders can, some can't. I don't want to anyways. Though fastest may not be most accurate. Someday I want to get a chrono. They are affordable now, but it is on my someday list. Maybe this year, maybe not. Reading high pressure can be tough, I am not 100% I can. flattened primers that fill the whole hole indicate it. Though you may be past by then too. Stock bolt or brass indicates it too. Probably better advice. Look at some good color pics of primers at various stages. Some people tumble brass before sizing, so it doesn't scratch brass. Some tumble to get lube off, some do both. After tumbling check flash hole for media. 75% of mine have piece. A scratch awl works good, or paper clip. [/QUOTE]
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