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Best reloading practice. What is most important

For accuracy with a 6ppc, 6 Dasher, and 338 Lapua imp. I have found that my brass overall length is very important. I also have found that leaving carbon in the necks is as well. I DO run a nylon brush straight in and out the same amount of times on each one.....Having a little OCD when it comes to this stuff helps a lot.....

Regards
Rick
 
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The first thing I do is use a chamber length gauge to  know exactly how long the chamber is. If the brass needs to be necked up/down, that's next. If the cases need to be neck turned, case lengths are then equalized. Then cases are full length sized in a non-bushing die.

After that, I uniform the primer pockets with a fixed depth uniformer and uniform the flash holes (no matter what the brand the brass is). Don't be surprised at what you find. :eek: That's why you do these two steps.

Next is neck turning, if needed. Then a light stress relief (if they were necked up/down) followed by a good cleaning inside and out in acetone.

Finally, f.l. size again with the appropriate die prior to being fired the first time.

That my method, fwiw. -Al
 
With all the internets loading advice. What is the most important step and what order. Let start with virgin aftermarket brass first. I'll start another thread for once fired if need be. There are vids from top shooters and smiths on youtube that alot of us try to follow. Some great reads here as well. But I see where one shooter will not use steps other do or just in different orders. What's your holy grail of steps and sequence?
Every step is important for safety and accuracy.
 
While safety is the most important aspect for any reloading, the rest depends on what you're using the reloads for.
For example, if you're using the reloads for run and gun at 25-50 yards, you'll be better off doing minimal load development and spending your time practicing. Similar to 'cross the course' - although you do need a load for two of the stages that is ~ 3/4 MOA.
 

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