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catwithboost
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Reloading help
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May 04, 2008, 07:43:06 PM »
Is there anyone local that can help me out? I got a reloader from Lee it is the breech lock.I have got it to the point were I have primered the brass and that is it. Beyond that I am lost. Any help would be great.
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Re: Reloading help
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May 05, 2008, 12:45:45 AM »
Do you have a set of calipers? If not you need to get a set. What caliber are you shooting? Did you size your brass before adding the primers? What bullet are you using? These are thing we need to know if we are to help you.
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May 05, 2008, 06:17:07 AM »
I have calipers. I am using once fired brass in a 223,243,7mm mag. No I did not resize the brass. I have all different bullets I bought. The problem is using the dies ans setting them up right.
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May 05, 2008, 06:20:34 AM »
I would get one of the reloading instruction manuals before continuing. There is alot to learn to reload, an easy read, but lots of things to consider before you continue. Even guys who have reloaded before check back to keep themselves on track!
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May 05, 2008, 06:26:43 AM »
I got the Nosler reloading book from Cabelas but it really does not have good step by step on setting up the dies. That is why I was hoping to find someone local to come over and give me some help on understanding everything.
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My bad!
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I have a problem understanding what I read. I have had the problem all thru school. I learn by hands on. So I might be doing something I should not be.
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May 05, 2008, 06:35:37 AM »
Yea you will want to get proper bullet seating to match your gun. If you can't get someone local order a video.
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Thanks for the info on a video. I will have to check into that.
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Re: Reloading help
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May 05, 2008, 06:15:56 PM »
Hopefully someone can help you seat your sizing die to knock out the primers you put in. This will size your cases. The next thing after that is you will need to measure your brass before doing anything. The maximum length for a .223 case in 1.76". Any cases longer than that will need to be trimmed to 1.75". Your cases have to be the correct length before proceeding with seating your primers,adding any powder.
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May 05, 2008, 06:35:26 PM »
Also try the Barnes Bullets site. They have Barnes University, which is an in-depth overview of reloading. It is a series of videos set-up in lecture format. If you join their Copper Club for $49.95 a year, Barnes University is free.
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May 05, 2008, 07:11:23 PM »
Killbilly came over and spent 3 hrs with me helping me out still have a little trouble but he helped out a LOT. THANKS Al! Also thanks for the info hunter4life.
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May 13, 2008, 11:17:23 AM »
I live near Poulsbo and would be more then happy to show how I do it. Let me know if your going to be in my area.
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May 13, 2008, 04:53:18 PM »
Got it figured out Killbilly schooled me on it and got me taken care of. But thanks for the offer.
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May 14, 2008, 07:49:48 AM »
You bet and I hope you have fun with your new hobby. If you need help let me know.
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May 15, 2008, 06:32:08 AM »
Will do. I am going out this weekend to look for Coyotes and will bring the 243 and try some of the reloads out and see what they do.
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