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Revisiting brass processing and loading order
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<blockquote data-quote="jimbires" data-source="post: 1387103" data-attributes="member: 11011"><p>I deprime with a universal die .</p><p>I don't always tumble my brass . if my brass is dirty , or getting crappy looking I'll tumble in corncob . </p><p>Anneal every time , using a ballistic edge machine .</p><p>Using a RCBS case mate I brush primer pockets and brush the inside of the neck . </p><p>Lube cases on a lube pad using RCBS case sizing lube. lube inside case neck too .</p><p>Resize brass by bumping the shoulder about .002 . some die sets I use a full length die , other die sets I use a neck die with a body die . I never neck size only after I get my brass fully expanded .</p><p>Check case length , trim as needed .</p><p>Chamfer , using the RCBS case mate. inside case neck with a VLD angle tool , and chamfer outside case neck just enough to remove any burr that might be there . </p><p> If I'm sizing with bushing dies , now I'll expand my neck with a mandrel die . </p><p>Prime brass using RCBS hand primer . run my finger over the primer to be sure it's seated flush , or slightly below flush . </p><p>*up to this stage I have not used a loading tray . I just use a couple small cardboard boxes as I do the step I move the brass from one box into another box . the box that disc brake pads come in work great for this . </p><p>After I prime the case I use spray carburetor cleaner on a rag and wipe my lube off the brass and stand the cases up in a loading tray .</p><p>Get my desired powder out . only one powder on the bench at a time . </p><p>I weigh every powder charge to the kernel , using the A&D FX120i .</p><p>I use the Lee powder spoons to get the bulk of my powder on the scale , then trickle up to my desired weight . </p><p> I charge all cases . then I use a light to check powder heights in the cases . </p><p> I dip my bullet base in graphite powder , and seat that bullet. Place finished ammo in cardboard box . </p><p>Give ammo another wipe with rag to be sure no lube is on it . then set that round on the scale to check weight . this is my way of double checking for a missing powder charge in the finished ammo . </p><p> Put ammo in a properly marked storage box .</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jimbires, post: 1387103, member: 11011"] I deprime with a universal die . I don't always tumble my brass . if my brass is dirty , or getting crappy looking I'll tumble in corncob . Anneal every time , using a ballistic edge machine . Using a RCBS case mate I brush primer pockets and brush the inside of the neck . Lube cases on a lube pad using RCBS case sizing lube. lube inside case neck too . Resize brass by bumping the shoulder about .002 . some die sets I use a full length die , other die sets I use a neck die with a body die . I never neck size only after I get my brass fully expanded . Check case length , trim as needed . Chamfer , using the RCBS case mate. inside case neck with a VLD angle tool , and chamfer outside case neck just enough to remove any burr that might be there . If I'm sizing with bushing dies , now I'll expand my neck with a mandrel die . Prime brass using RCBS hand primer . run my finger over the primer to be sure it's seated flush , or slightly below flush . *up to this stage I have not used a loading tray . I just use a couple small cardboard boxes as I do the step I move the brass from one box into another box . the box that disc brake pads come in work great for this . After I prime the case I use spray carburetor cleaner on a rag and wipe my lube off the brass and stand the cases up in a loading tray . Get my desired powder out . only one powder on the bench at a time . I weigh every powder charge to the kernel , using the A&D FX120i . I use the Lee powder spoons to get the bulk of my powder on the scale , then trickle up to my desired weight . I charge all cases . then I use a light to check powder heights in the cases . I dip my bullet base in graphite powder , and seat that bullet. Place finished ammo in cardboard box . Give ammo another wipe with rag to be sure no lube is on it . then set that round on the scale to check weight . this is my way of double checking for a missing powder charge in the finished ammo . Put ammo in a properly marked storage box . [/QUOTE]
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