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New Reloader: Thoughts on initial set up??
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<blockquote data-quote="30BR" data-source="post: 1777219" data-attributes="member: 64079"><p>I use tools to check the brass from base to midpoint of the shoulder, to make sure you are not oversizing the brass. In an AR you want about .003" set back, in a field type bolt gun, .002" would be fine. </p><p>Loading to mag length is pretty straightforward. It either fits or it don't! finding the lands won't normally help; just make sure they're far enough out to jump the bullet. (Most factory stuff will have tons of room before you need to worry about hitting the lands. ) </p><p>The single most convenient tool I have for checking that is made by a former Palma Team shooter (old school) in Connecticut named Mo DeFina. His company is Master Class sports and he has NO website. Call him at 203-775-1013 and ask for a headspace gauge for whatever caliber you want. (I have a 30BR, 308, 30-06, 22-250, and 223.. IIRC they were about $40 each; but made to last several lifetimes.)</p><p>Also, IF you are using "range brass", get yourself a small base sizer die. Its a full length die but made to reduce the brass down by the head more than a std die. Some full auto guns firing from an open bolt will balloon the case a bit down there, and need extra attention</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="30BR, post: 1777219, member: 64079"] I use tools to check the brass from base to midpoint of the shoulder, to make sure you are not oversizing the brass. In an AR you want about .003" set back, in a field type bolt gun, .002" would be fine. Loading to mag length is pretty straightforward. It either fits or it don't! finding the lands won't normally help; just make sure they're far enough out to jump the bullet. (Most factory stuff will have tons of room before you need to worry about hitting the lands. ) The single most convenient tool I have for checking that is made by a former Palma Team shooter (old school) in Connecticut named Mo DeFina. His company is Master Class sports and he has NO website. Call him at 203-775-1013 and ask for a headspace gauge for whatever caliber you want. (I have a 30BR, 308, 30-06, 22-250, and 223.. IIRC they were about $40 each; but made to last several lifetimes.) Also, IF you are using "range brass", get yourself a small base sizer die. Its a full length die but made to reduce the brass down by the head more than a std die. Some full auto guns firing from an open bolt will balloon the case a bit down there, and need extra attention [/QUOTE]
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