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Question about seating the bullet straight
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<blockquote data-quote="Derek M." data-source="post: 91770" data-attributes="member: 2693"><p>[ QUOTE ]</p><p> Please don't think I am disrespectful to your methods or knowledge with my comments. I do appreciate the help and I do want to persue accuracy. I just need to do it a bit at a time. </p><p> </p><p></p><p>[/ QUOTE ] </p><p></p><p>No, not at all. I was just curious about your method. Do you have an RCBS Precision Mic or Stoney Point head space gauge? Another CRITICAL area (IME and Opinion) is exactly how you're setting up your sizer die. You might want to measure the headspace on 3 empties that have been fired from your rifle. Then, set up your sizer die so that you are only bumping the shoulder back no more than 0.002, with 0.001 preferred. If you follow the directions that come with the die, then you could be barely bumping the shoulder back or actually moving it 10-15 thousandths. The closer that sized brass is to your chamber, the better. Many guys neck size only and that is a great way to go until you have that one round you wish to chamber and it simply won't. Rare, but happens. </p><p></p><p>Checking your headspace is a step that should just be part of your routine, IMO. It does make a difference.</p><p></p><p>Good shooting to you!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Derek M., post: 91770, member: 2693"] [ QUOTE ] Please don't think I am disrespectful to your methods or knowledge with my comments. I do appreciate the help and I do want to persue accuracy. I just need to do it a bit at a time. [/ QUOTE ] No, not at all. I was just curious about your method. Do you have an RCBS Precision Mic or Stoney Point head space gauge? Another CRITICAL area (IME and Opinion) is exactly how you're setting up your sizer die. You might want to measure the headspace on 3 empties that have been fired from your rifle. Then, set up your sizer die so that you are only bumping the shoulder back no more than 0.002, with 0.001 preferred. If you follow the directions that come with the die, then you could be barely bumping the shoulder back or actually moving it 10-15 thousandths. The closer that sized brass is to your chamber, the better. Many guys neck size only and that is a great way to go until you have that one round you wish to chamber and it simply won't. Rare, but happens. Checking your headspace is a step that should just be part of your routine, IMO. It does make a difference. Good shooting to you! [/QUOTE]
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