Precision reloading 223 with a progressive (Read 17873 times)

rklapp

Re: Precision reloading 223 with a progressive
« Reply #40 on: August 02, 2017, 08:13:28 AM »
The left bullet is the Hornady .312" SP which is the most accurate I've found with my MN. I don't run my loads crazy hot (>43 gn). Seems to run great at 38.4 gn Varget with less wear and tear on the rifle and brass.

I bought the middle bullet about 6 months ago and haven't had much success. It's seems to work better at light loads <20 gn but need to add a filler so the powder stays near the primer. I haven't noticed any leading problems with the bullet.
http://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=419&category=6&secondary=36&keywords=

I recently bought the right bullet from Beartooth and haven't shot them yet. These are 170 gn .312" with a gas check and using Reloader 7. Should be interesting. The GC should protect the barrel from leading.
http://www.beartoothbullets.com/bulletselect/display.php?catagory=10
« Last Edit: August 02, 2017, 08:19:42 AM by rklapp »
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ren

Re: Precision reloading 223 with a progressive
« Reply #41 on: August 03, 2017, 03:17:16 PM »
I do like this guy except I use 1x fired brass:
http://www.sw-hearing.com/konrad/reloading/reloading_procedure.html
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tim808

Re: Precision reloading 223 with a progressive
« Reply #42 on: August 03, 2017, 03:55:36 PM »
Hi rk
Tnx for the info.  I give you props for trying new components.

Hi Ren
Tnx.....now I need to save my pennies to get a Dillon next year!

rklapp

Re: Precision reloading 223 with a progressive
« Reply #43 on: August 03, 2017, 10:59:14 PM »
I do like this guy except I use 1x fired brass:
http://www.sw-hearing.com/konrad/reloading/reloading_procedure.html
I like tumbling with corn cob except I use an ultrasonic instead of tumbling the first time. The tumbler polish makes a big difference but I think I've added too much because the media is starting to get a little chunky. Interesting that he resizes on a single press and loads on a turret press. I've never heard of a Powder Check Gauge.

What the eff is that case prep thing he's using? Looks like something he made.
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Inspector

Re: Precision reloading 223 with a progressive
« Reply #44 on: August 04, 2017, 06:05:33 AM »
I do like this guy except I use 1x fired brass:
http://www.sw-hearing.com/konrad/reloading/reloading_procedure.html
I'm not saying my methods are better. But if I had a progressive press I would probably reload similarly except I would use an ultrasonic cleaner or wet tumbler instead of tumbling in corn cob for the first step. I have found that corn cob polishes more than it cleans. Same for walnut except that walnut cleans better than corn cob IMHO. 

I like tumbling with corn cob except I use an ultrasonic instead of tumbling the first time. The tumbler polish makes a big difference but I think I've added too much because the media is starting to get a little chunky. Interesting that he resizes on a single press and loads on a turret press. I've never heard of a Powder Check Gauge.

What the eff is that case prep thing he's using? Looks like something he made.
I have a single stage and a turret press. I do what you do in that I use an ultrasonic cleaner the first time. I use my single stage all the way through the full reloading and case prep process for rifle cartridges. I use my turret press for all of my reloading and case prep processes for pistol cartridges. If I shot a lot more pistol like I used to I probably would have bought a progressive. If I had a progressive I would not reload with out a powder check die. I am old fashioned in that I always visually check my powder charges before the head goes on. But when reloading with a progressive I feel the powder check die is a must.
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ren

Re: Precision reloading 223 with a progressive
« Reply #45 on: August 04, 2017, 06:53:11 AM »
I like tumbling with corn cob except I use an ultrasonic instead of tumbling the first time. The tumbler polish makes a big difference but I think I've added too much because the media is starting to get a little chunky. Interesting that he resizes on a single press and loads on a turret press. I've never heard of a Powder Check Gauge.

What the eff is that case prep thing he's using? Looks like something he made.

It's a Gracey trimmer. http://www.matchprep.com/trimmer.htm

RCBS has a powder lock out die. All it does is check if there is powder in the case before a bullet is seated.
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