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Weight sorting brass
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1256235" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>I would/do recommend keeping brass sorted by number of firings and lot. In fact After I weight sort</p><p>(All one lot) I keep the different batches that weighed the same as each other, but different than other batches in separate containers with there weight on them and shoot the largest batch until they wear out and have to be discarded. In my loading data I make a note of the first batch weight so when I change to a new batch, I can closely match the first batch and hopefully not have to alter my load very much if any. this also keeps me from having multiple brass failures. when one goes bad I know the others are soon to follow, so as I shoot them I throw them away.</p><p></p><p>If you have already fired some cases that were not weight sorted, keep them separated from the new cases that you intend to sort before you shoot them. The fired cases can be weight sorted after they are prepped just like the new cases and will be fine but you will probably end up with different batches and weights. (I bought some plastic containers from Wall-Mart with lids that are good for case storage and identification.</p><p></p><p>PS: after all this brass prep, I check my loading quality with a concentricity gauge to make sure I have good concentric loads. And for weight sorting I use a good electronic scale because it is fast and easy (Be sure and let it warm up for about 30 minutes before using).</p><p></p><p>I used this same method of batching and tracking firings when I was liquid volume sorting.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1256235, member: 2736"] I would/do recommend keeping brass sorted by number of firings and lot. In fact After I weight sort (All one lot) I keep the different batches that weighed the same as each other, but different than other batches in separate containers with there weight on them and shoot the largest batch until they wear out and have to be discarded. In my loading data I make a note of the first batch weight so when I change to a new batch, I can closely match the first batch and hopefully not have to alter my load very much if any. this also keeps me from having multiple brass failures. when one goes bad I know the others are soon to follow, so as I shoot them I throw them away. If you have already fired some cases that were not weight sorted, keep them separated from the new cases that you intend to sort before you shoot them. The fired cases can be weight sorted after they are prepped just like the new cases and will be fine but you will probably end up with different batches and weights. (I bought some plastic containers from Wall-Mart with lids that are good for case storage and identification. PS: after all this brass prep, I check my loading quality with a concentricity gauge to make sure I have good concentric loads. And for weight sorting I use a good electronic scale because it is fast and easy (Be sure and let it warm up for about 30 minutes before using). I used this same method of batching and tracking firings when I was liquid volume sorting. Hope this helps J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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