Reloading process

[BenPerfected]

Working on a process to try and improve my reloading process to improve productivity and eliminate errors. If would be helpful if you have suggestions to resort the order and to add anything that is missing.
Ben




6mm Reloading Process

6BR ___ Dasher ___

_______ # fired _______ Date


• De-cap primers ______

• De-bur primer pockets ______

• Trim, Chamfer (in & out) ______

• Resize brass ______

• Wash/Dry brass ______

• Prime cases ______

• Powder: Type __________ ___.__ gn ______

• Bullets (meplat/trim/weigh) ______

• Seat Bullets: _____ type _______weight ______

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[Corey Schwanz]

You may want to move up the resizing in the order. I like to resize before I trim as the resizing process may alter the neck length. Also, I would clean the brass before you resize it or do much of the other prep work. Clean brass will help your dies and other equipment stay clean and functional. You can decap first if you'd like, but after that is when I would clean the brass, then resize it, then trim if needed.

 

[jbarnwell]

That's a +1 on what Corey suggested. You definitely need to trim after you size the cases.

 

[zipollini]

deprime cases
wet tumble brass using stainless steel media
rinse cases
dry cases
inspect inside of cases with steel pick to detect possible case head separation issues
anneal cases
measure case neck thickness to determine neck bushing size
spray lube outside of cases and inside of neck with One Shot spray lube
full length size with "S" type die and neck bushing
expand neck with Sinclair expander
trim case necks
chamfer inside and outside case neck
bronze brush inside of case neck
uniform primer pocket
uniform and deburr flash hole
wash cases in soapy water
dry cases
sort cases by neck ID to determine neck tension
weight sort cases (dry or water)
weight sort primers
check bullet OD
weight sort bullets
sort bullets by bearing surface
prime cases
charge cases with powder
seat bullet
check base to ogive length
check finished cartridge concentricity

I suppose one could insert "check cases for concentricity" in there somewhere

hope I didn't forget anything

 

[SS427]

I'm curious...what sort of errors do you need to eliminate?

 

[Lapua40X]

I agree with the re-ordering of the steps as suggested. I might also add a step for inspecting each cleaned/resized case for cracks or other irregularities. It's a step in include with resizing so that every case gets a passing grade before primers are installed.

 

[zipollini]

I agree with the re-ordering of the steps as suggested. I might also add a step for inspecting each cleaned/resized case for cracks or other irregularities. It's a step in include with resizing so that every case gets a passing grade before primers are installed.

Yup - I forgot that one. I'll re edit my list.

 

[glockaholic]

I print this PDF, front and back. Then cut into 6 pieces to help me keep track. Everyone has there own process. This one is mine. Hope it helps.

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/index.php?topic=3858251.msg36480146#msg36480146

 

[DennisH]

Tons of info hear on reloading, just do a search. You will also find a ton of good (some bad) info on YouTube, sometimes makes a difference when watching it done and narrated.

Dennis

 

[BenPerfected]

I print this PDF, front and back. Then cut into 6 pieces to help me keep track. Everyone has there own process. This one is mine. Hope it helps.

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/index.php?topic=3858251.msg36480146#msg36480146

I really appreciate everyone's suggestions. I will shuffle the steps and definitely plan to use this form to manage the brass in 100 lot boxes.

 

[js223]

You may want to move up the resizing in the order. I like to resize before I trim as the resizing process may alter the neck length. Also, I would clean the brass before you resize it or do much of the other prep work. Clean brass will help your dies and other equipment stay clean and functional. You can decap first if you'd like, but after that is when I would clean the brass, then resize it, then trim if needed.

I agree with this.

Also agree with checking over the brass for any problems before inserting a new primer like Lapua40X said.

 

[Defty]

If you want to check the interior of your cases. Try this. Get an ODISCOPE, thats dat ting a doctor looks into your ear with.
The professional one cost $$$$$$, the semi-pro one About $50.00. At your family drug store in the Kiddy isle about $15.00.
With these you can look inside the case and see a pre-separation ring and the primer hole.

 

[Bill S]

Cool idea on the scope.

 

[Bill S]

Zipollini,
Why do you expand the necks after you resize?

When you sort by Neck ID do you find a lot of variation since they're already sized? I hadn't thought about doing this. Normally just feel the looser/tighter seating pressure. But it makes since. I assume you're using just a regular caliper?

Thanks..