Yes, quite correct
Crimping issue
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Smellydog
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I always wanted a single shot 4570.Yes, quite correct
I read of chaps simply filling an unsized case with a good dose of black powder and push fitting a soft cast lubricated bullet and crimping. Little to no fuss
Just an update for anyone searching this themselves on the internet, as I searched before posting and couldn’t find an answer.
It would appear the brass (Hornady) was the issue, not soft enough would be my guess, as I had no issue with the 243 Lapua brass. Anyway changed the brass (Norma) issue resolved.
Now to look at regular annealing (
).
It would appear the brass (Hornady) was the issue, not soft enough would be my guess, as I had no issue with the 243 Lapua brass. Anyway changed the brass (Norma) issue resolved.
Now to look at regular annealing (
).
Leec6.5
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Anything bullet related to hornady isJust an update for anyone searching this themselves on the internet, as I searched before posting and couldn’t find an answer.
It would appear the brass (Hornady) was the issue, not soft enough would be my guess, as I had no issue with the 243 Lapua brass. Anyway changed the brass (Norma) issue resolved.
Now to look at regular annealing (
My personal recommendation is by PPU brass and don’t even think about a kneeling. It’s just another thing to do that you don’t need to do.
Bavarianbrit
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a kneeling, is that a Starmer thing?Anything bullet related to hornady is
My personal recommendation is by PPU brass and don’t even think about a kneeling. It’s just another thing to do that you don’t need to do.
MTheaded but happy
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There you go , I helped you out .
Leec6.5
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Nope, I don’t think so, by all means you waste your time and money if you want to, you’ve obviously got time to waste, by doing something that really is irrelevant in the grand scheme of things!
MTheaded but happy
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Where am I wasting time or money ?
I look after my brass , achieve good precision as opposed to good enough , enjoy good brass life and never encounter problems with sizing or neck tension , as per the OP .
I had some new PPU brass gifted to me years ago , when I ran a 243 . It was okay and I didn't lose sleep if I lost it in the grass . If it fulfils your needs then it's a bargain .
We all have different opinions on what amounts to a waste of time and money when it comes to reloading . For me it's wet tumbling , I'm not anti , just can't see the point , but I won't demonise or criticise those who like it .
The annealing debate , like the calibre debate , will run and run . Now they are a waste of time !
Do you find annealing brings/brought down your SD?
MTheaded but happy
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It helps , I work on the principle that you should always do the same thing from one load to the next . Inconsistent neck tension will certainly improve with annealing and in turn help ES's .
I started annealing when I was struggling with inconsistent shoulder bump .
MTheaded but happy
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How many firings has the brass had ?
No need to crimp hand loads with good brass and a good fitting die . For comp or hunting I never saw crimping in my comp days Normal variation under 5-8 . If you are outshooting the field carry on though . What Brass are you on ?
MTheaded but happy
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I'd say you've had your monies worth out of the 20 year old brass , but I'd expect more than 3 or 4 firings .
I think it's worth considering annealing , even if you only do 1/2 dozen cases . At least then you can decide whether it's for you or not . It'll be interesting to read your thoughts afterwards.
I think it's worth considering annealing , even if you only do 1/2 dozen cases . At least then you can decide whether it's for you or not . It'll be interesting to read your thoughts afterwards.
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