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Reloading
What are the easiest mistakes you learned the most from when reloading?
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<blockquote data-quote="Bigaldepr" data-source="post: 1550538" data-attributes="member: 102210"><p>Finally a subject I am an expert in. </p><p>1) Loading powder in cases without primers. Always process a batch of cases from start to finish before starting work on another batch. Always work a batch in the same order and never stop in the middle of a step.</p><p>2) No powder. Visually inspect each case and check weigh the filled cases.</p><p>3) Loading a damaged case. Inspect and measure before and after each step. Inspect and measure cases before and after de-capping/cleaning, primer pocket before and after priming, inspect and weigh filled cases, measure the COAL of the first five bullets, then random samples.</p><p>4) Getting powder all over the work area. Powder really bounces so use containers with high sides and limit the distance it drops. Practice with the goal of not spilling a single grain.</p><p>5) Forgetting what you loaded. I print a label for each batch with the bullet, powder, COAL and load. I use an Excel spreadsheet for the label that is an array that matches the ammo box were I enter the amount of powder in each position. One batch one label taped to the box.</p><p>5) Forgetting what target goes with what load. Before shooting write the load data on the target. Preferably large enough to read through your scope. </p><p>6) Forgetting what worked best. Keep organized notes on the performance of your loads.</p><p>7) Keep your work area clean, comfortable, uncluttered, and well lighted. Put away what you are not using before going to the next step.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bigaldepr, post: 1550538, member: 102210"] Finally a subject I am an expert in. 1) Loading powder in cases without primers. Always process a batch of cases from start to finish before starting work on another batch. Always work a batch in the same order and never stop in the middle of a step. 2) No powder. Visually inspect each case and check weigh the filled cases. 3) Loading a damaged case. Inspect and measure before and after each step. Inspect and measure cases before and after de-capping/cleaning, primer pocket before and after priming, inspect and weigh filled cases, measure the COAL of the first five bullets, then random samples. 4) Getting powder all over the work area. Powder really bounces so use containers with high sides and limit the distance it drops. Practice with the goal of not spilling a single grain. 5) Forgetting what you loaded. I print a label for each batch with the bullet, powder, COAL and load. I use an Excel spreadsheet for the label that is an array that matches the ammo box were I enter the amount of powder in each position. One batch one label taped to the box. 5) Forgetting what target goes with what load. Before shooting write the load data on the target. Preferably large enough to read through your scope. 6) Forgetting what worked best. Keep organized notes on the performance of your loads. 7) Keep your work area clean, comfortable, uncluttered, and well lighted. Put away what you are not using before going to the next step. [/QUOTE]
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