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Reloading Lessons Learned
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08/14/09 12:09 AM
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bigjoe8565
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-Invest in RCBS Powder Measrue -Didn't care for the powder dispencer that came with my LEE Press -Invest is RCBS hand primer -Invest in a case tumbler -Invest in a universial decapping die -Buy extra decapping pins (you'll break some) -Use a spray on lube for case sizing -Buy a good scale -Keep it simple to start...don't try to work up a bunch of different loads -Buy a good set or reloading books (read,read & read) -Don't rush (follow the same routine everytime) -Don't let youself be distracted -Use the THF as a source of information -You'll most likely pull a couple shots when testing your hand loads for the first time (nervous) -It's addictive -Lastly, don't pinch your finger between the ram and die (it hurts like HE!@)
Last edited by bigjoe8565; 08/14/09 08:48 AM.
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Re: Reloading Lessons Learned
[Re: bigjoe8565]
#843067
08/14/09 12:53 AM
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rudy99
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Quote:
-Use the TFF as a source of information
Yeah, you won't get anything good over here. 
Remington 700 .270 w/Nikon Buckmaster
Remington 11-87 12 gauge
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Re: Reloading Lessons Learned
[Re: rudy99]
#843068
08/14/09 01:17 AM
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Payne
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Quote:
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-Use the TFF as a source of information
Yeah, you won't get anything good over here.
And that was after "-Don't let youself be distracted"
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Re: Reloading Lessons Learned
[Re: bigjoe8565]
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08/14/09 01:54 AM
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McKinneyHusker
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-Buy a good set or reloading books (read,read & read) At least 3 to get started, and this should always be the first step. 
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Re: Reloading Lessons Learned
[Re: McKinneyHusker]
#843070
08/14/09 04:21 AM
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jeh7mmmag
gramps
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-Never have more than one powder or primer out on the bench at a time when loading?
-Get a stuck die kit or make on. (and you will never need it)
-Dont thumble mixed caliber pistol brass together. You will find one lodged in another
-Don't use Brass O or ammonia base productes on brass. Leaches lead out of brass, and causes embrittlement.
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Re: Reloading Lessons Learned
[Re: jeh7mmmag]
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08/14/09 08:09 AM
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bigjoe8565
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My bad about using the TFF as good source....That's what happens when you're in phone conferences at work and posting on the THF at the same time.
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Re: Reloading Lessons Learned
[Re: bigjoe8565]
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08/19/09 03:24 AM
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DannyB
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Follow the recipes to the "T". Using less powder than a recipe calls for in order to produce a light handgun target load can cause a disaster. I had it happen.
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