3rd fired brass

[Hurst1324]

Hurst 1324
I've been reloading for 30 years and never used heat on my brass
(annealing) . If you don't have the right equipment you can do more harm the good . I load pretty mild for benchrest shooting , ranges in my area are 200 max. I'm sighted in at 200 and that's the only distance I shoot. I can get 20 reloads on my cases do to mild loads and .002 in case sizing. Instead of getting into using head I dump the brass after my shooting season. I only shoot in temps 50 and above. ,Some years can shoot 8 months , getting soft in my older years. I shoot 30 rounds per range trip shooting 308 . I use 90 cases per season rotating 30 cases each week. I use the same case brand . Works for me. You will find your own system but getting into annealing your brass in the beginning of reloading is alot. I also changed after 25 years of using dry media to wet tumbling with Stainless Steel Pins and dish detergent , Ii didn't like the built up carbon in the case , now every time I size I feel it's reloading new brass , shiny inside and out , also keeps the dies in good shape , easier to see those imperfections. Don't want to sound like a know it all but only giving food for thought and what worked for me. Go one step at a time , the group size will tell you what's working on your reloads , you'll always try to tweak things to make it better , that can drive you crazy. If you can shoot that 5 shot 1 hole group the go for it , most can shoot a tight group , that's fun. 1 hole will drive you nuts believe me . Been there now I'm back to enjoying shooting tight groups. I see you try to answer every post , I try also. Keep up the good work and always ask for advice when needed.Be Safe.
Chris

Thanks for the tips. I do want to wet tumble but for now I have spent a bit so far to get started. Will be on my list though for when I can afford. Have a great weekend

 

[cw308]

Thanks H
You can look a the Harbor Freight single drum tumbler , that's how I got started , I still use it for my 308 cases. Don't forget the card and flowers or your in the doghouse . Been there too.
Chris

 

[Hurst1324]

Thanks H
You can look a the Harbor Freight single drum tumbler , that's how I got started , I still use it for my 308 cases. Don't forget the card and flowers or your in the doghouse . Been there too.
Chris

I have no habour freight here in Canada. Wish we did I have visited that store when I went to a gun/hunting show a few years back. That place had unreal deals and some of their products look to be fairly well built.