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Pulled down some Nosler factory loads- loaded by a blind man??
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<blockquote data-quote="jdyoung" data-source="post: 1900622" data-attributes="member: 113391"><p>Have I pulled apart factory loads ? Yup, I have. </p><p> I picked up a book in a truck stop Used Book Shelf 30 some years back. Precision Handloading by John Withers, published 1985. Paid $2. He calls attention to "<em>the difference between handloading, and reloading''</em> One of his techniques specified is using factory ammo to form a basis for your beginning handloads. From this, I made it a rule when shooting a firearm for the first time to use factory ammo. Since then I pull apart 5-10 rounds and weigh , measure and average everything as directed in the book. </p><p>Powder is a bit difficult to remove as it maybe somewhat "caked" or remaining particles get lodged in any burrs from the flash hole etc. </p><p>I have never found that much variance in powder weight. Bullets are another thing though. My thought is that the more popular bullets become, the more difference there is from base to ogive and therein bullet weight. </p><p>My "guess " is either high demand, or keeping production costs low, ( speed up production), resulted in the error. </p><p>I purchased some Winchester 270 wsm ,150 gr loads, 5 boxes. I found that 4-7 rounds out of 4 boxes had loose bullets ( lot numbers the same except for one box). The bullets wouldn't pull out, (the crimp and cannelure prevented that), they were just able to be turned in the necks, some moved in and out a 1/32". I notified Winchester via email . When I confirmed to them what the problem is...…... <em>Silence</em>.</p><p> I haven't taken these apart as yet.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jdyoung, post: 1900622, member: 113391"] Have I pulled apart factory loads ? Yup, I have. I picked up a book in a truck stop Used Book Shelf 30 some years back. Precision Handloading by John Withers, published 1985. Paid $2. He calls attention to "[I]the difference between handloading, and reloading''[/I] One of his techniques specified is using factory ammo to form a basis for your beginning handloads. From this, I made it a rule when shooting a firearm for the first time to use factory ammo. Since then I pull apart 5-10 rounds and weigh , measure and average everything as directed in the book. Powder is a bit difficult to remove as it maybe somewhat "caked" or remaining particles get lodged in any burrs from the flash hole etc. I have never found that much variance in powder weight. Bullets are another thing though. My thought is that the more popular bullets become, the more difference there is from base to ogive and therein bullet weight. My "guess " is either high demand, or keeping production costs low, ( speed up production), resulted in the error. I purchased some Winchester 270 wsm ,150 gr loads, 5 boxes. I found that 4-7 rounds out of 4 boxes had loose bullets ( lot numbers the same except for one box). The bullets wouldn't pull out, (the crimp and cannelure prevented that), they were just able to be turned in the necks, some moved in and out a 1/32". I notified Winchester via email . When I confirmed to them what the problem is...…... [I]Silence[/I]. I haven't taken these apart as yet. [/QUOTE]
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