Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Runout???
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="rcoody" data-source="post: 1240681" data-attributes="member: 91090"><p>Personally I don't worry about runout very much for average reloads.</p><p></p><p> I do sort my rounds for long range precision work. .003 and under in the good pile and over is for sightseers. I tried the hornady cartridge straightener. In my opinion you have wrecked your neck tension by the time you straighten a bullet.</p><p></p><p> To keep runout minimal this is what I do.</p><p></p><p> Start with quality brass. I use Lapua</p><p></p><p> I use a co-ax press.</p><p></p><p> Use a quality sizing die. I prefer the forster bench rest dies but there are many out there that work just fine. I have them all. bushing dies, collet dies, body dies and full length sizing dies. I have found I don't like donuts and why neck size if every 3 to 5 firings you are going to full length resize anyway. Just set the full length die for a 0.0015 shoulder bump and go with it.</p><p></p><p> Check runout on the necks after first firing and resizing. Cull those with obvious problems. Sometimes I clean them up with a neck turner and try again.</p><p></p><p> I have found that the Wilson straight line seater is the best seating die for me.</p><p></p><p> I do have custom dies made from my fired brass. If I cull the brass I use in these dies there is no doubt they produce better ammo.</p><p> </p><p>anneal every 3 to 5 firings. you can really feel the difference when seating a bullet.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rcoody, post: 1240681, member: 91090"] Personally I don't worry about runout very much for average reloads. I do sort my rounds for long range precision work. .003 and under in the good pile and over is for sightseers. I tried the hornady cartridge straightener. In my opinion you have wrecked your neck tension by the time you straighten a bullet. To keep runout minimal this is what I do. Start with quality brass. I use Lapua I use a co-ax press. Use a quality sizing die. I prefer the forster bench rest dies but there are many out there that work just fine. I have them all. bushing dies, collet dies, body dies and full length sizing dies. I have found I don't like donuts and why neck size if every 3 to 5 firings you are going to full length resize anyway. Just set the full length die for a 0.0015 shoulder bump and go with it. Check runout on the necks after first firing and resizing. Cull those with obvious problems. Sometimes I clean them up with a neck turner and try again. I have found that the Wilson straight line seater is the best seating die for me. I do have custom dies made from my fired brass. If I cull the brass I use in these dies there is no doubt they produce better ammo. anneal every 3 to 5 firings. you can really feel the difference when seating a bullet. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Runout???
Top