Post by: Wolfdog2314 on November 16, 2018, 09:34:37 AM
This is on my list:
RCBS Rockchucker press
RCBS chargemaster lite
RCBS Rotary tumbler
RCBS case trimmer
All other RCBS misc supplies such as blocks, funnels, digital calipers, case lube, debur/chamfer.
Any input on this selection? I’m familiar with this equipment as a buddy of mine gave me a crash course.
I have a few questions as I get started. I’ve been watching a ton of YouTube videos and reading articles. Everyone seems to have an opinion.
COAL VS CBTO
Which one of these do I want to go by? To go off of CBTO it appears I need a comparator? But even then I’ve read that there is inconsistencies across brands and what your barrel exactly is anyway. Is overall case length adequate enough? My smith will have a piece of barrel cut off of my barrel to find the lands.
Neck vs Full length resize
I only have one 7mm that I’ll be reloading for. So the consensus seems to be to use a neck sizing die?
From what I understand, resizing must be done every time a case is fired, and trimmed to proper specs. How often are cases put through tumblers to be thouroughly cleaned? Every time they’re fired?
These are a few of the questions I’m having as I start. It seems like some articles online are so far above and beyond the standard reloading process, geared towards match shooting? It seems that I find either reloading guides that appear too in-depth and others that are too vague.
I’ve read and watched just about every video there is pertaining to some of these questions. But if you feel that there’s a great guide/video/article that will help, send it my way.
I want to start off my reloading the right way from the start. I know there are a lot of ways to do this, and I’m looking for the most fairly basic way to achieve good accuracy.
I’ll have more questions along the way!
Thanks :tup:
Post by: Crunchy on November 16, 2018, 09:39:20 AM
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on November 16, 2018, 09:59:25 AM
http://panhandleprecision.com/reloading-process-step-step/ I think I should be on the right track?
Just don’t want to get in over my head with this new venture :o
Post by: hogslayer on November 16, 2018, 10:53:59 AM
Post by: Crunchy on November 16, 2018, 11:21:22 AM
Thanks! I have watched some of his videos and read his articles. If a guy was to follow his guide:
http://panhandleprecision.com/reloading-process-step-step/ I think I should be on the right track?
Just don’t want to get in over my head with this new venture :o
Ive only been reloading for about 5-6 years, but yes you would be on the right track.
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on November 16, 2018, 11:24:24 AM
Where do you live? I am in Bellevue and would show you some things I have learned.
I appreciate the offer! I’m in Woodland, so a bit of a drive.
I have a couple buddies that I can hopefully get some tips from, but overall I just want to make sure I’m doing this the most accurate/correct way and not learning a process someone else uses that maybe isn’t the “most correct way”.
The deeper I dig in to reloading is kind of giving me a headache! Lol
Post by: Crunchy on November 16, 2018, 11:37:14 AM
https://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/index.htm
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on November 16, 2018, 11:47:54 AM
These guys sell good stuff.
https://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/index.htm
For sure. That’s where I plan on ordering at the moment.
Post by: Thehowler on November 16, 2018, 11:50:36 AM
I would youtube Panhandle Precision and you will learn a lot. There are so many ways to accomplish your goals but his video series takes you step by step.
Top notch all the way.