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tonsofguns

New to Reloading: Where to Start
« on: January 08, 2011, 12:37:13 AM »
I figured that this would be a basic Q&A thread for folks interested in reloading. So any basic questions, i.e. does reloading save money, or should I buy components or a kit to start, etc., can go here.

I'm not an expert myself as I just started, so I'll go first.

Q: I decap, clean, resize and trim, then prime my brass. Once these steps are complete I wipe off the case lube and separate the cases. Do I need to re-lube the cases when I seat the bullets?, or is the case lube only for resizing? My dies are steel and I'm reloading 223.

Thanks in advance!
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Heavies

Re: New to Reloading: Where to Start
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2011, 08:54:50 AM »
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Do I need to re-lube the cases when I seat the bullets?, or is the case lube only for resizing? My dies are steel and I'm reloading 223.

No need to relube to seat the bullet.  The extra carbon inside the neck is enough lube for bullet seating.  be sure to chamfer and debur the neck to keep from shaving the bullet.
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tonsofguns

Re: New to Reloading: Where to Start
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2011, 09:09:02 PM »
Thanks!
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tonsofguns

Re: New to Reloading: Where to Start
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2011, 08:10:08 PM »
According to my manual, the case length should be between 1.750 and 1.760 inches for .223 brass. When I trim, some cases come out with a few thousandth inches between them. Should all my cases match length exactly? Or is a little variation safe?

I'm shooting an auto-loader in .223.

Thanks.
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Heavies

Re: New to Reloading: Where to Start
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2011, 10:55:09 PM »
For best accuracy all the cases should be the same length, but the main thing is that the cases must be less than maximum Spec.
If the cases are too long the neck might get pinched in the throat of the rifling. This will cause overpressure, as the bullet cannot easily be released during firing. Worst case might be a kaboom! 
I always trim my rifle brass. Most times the cutter doesn't touch, but better safe than sorry.
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tonsofguns

Re: New to Reloading: Where to Start
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2011, 10:13:19 PM »
Thanks Heavies!
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tonsofguns

Re: New to Reloading: Where to Start
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2011, 08:54:27 PM »
I have my reloading equipment set up in my garage and I'm concerned about rust. How should I maintain my equipment? Can I wipe it down with WD40 when I finish? How do I keep my press lubricated?

Thanks!
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ren

Re: New to Reloading: Where to Start
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2011, 09:11:05 PM »
Quote from: tonsofguns on January 18, 2011, 08:54:27 PM
I have my reloading equipment set up in my garage and I'm concerned about rust. How should I maintain my equipment? Can I wipe it down with WD40 when I finish? How do I keep my press lubricated?

Thanks!
just oil...motor oil...gun oil..for long term I use RIG
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