What loading process do you no longer do?

[msinc]

Stopped loading any bullets other than Berger's......

 

[Milo 2.0]

Goofy

You not only won the internet, I'll throw 20 in towards a gold membership here for you.

 

[Longtrain]

Never uniformed primer pockets or weighted cases. Now, I no longer turn necks, all my chambers are no-turn Lapua Blue Box.

 

[BenPerfected]

Sounds like trimming the necks to get a consistent overall case length could also go on the “no longer do it” list.
Ben

 

[michaelbz]

Stopped taking steps and process' for granted. Everything has to be tested and meet my own demands.
Stopped neck sizing only, many years ago.... a myth.
Stopped worrying about over working brass and/or necks.... more myth
Stopped using tight-necks.... no gains, only more risks
Stopped making ammo with runout.... find the cause & remedy it
Stopped thinking I knew where the lands are, without using the "stripped bolt method"
Stopped getting as bad of fliers after paying more attention to primers
Stopped tumbling - does not clean interior, which is what matters, and takes away grip/sealment
^ Started ultra-sonic cleaning once a year, cleans the interior (after they oxidate all winter)
^ Started sterilizing them after ultra-sonic cleaning - boiling water for 20-minutes
Stopped believing off the shelf dies are comparable to customs.
Stopped taking for granted shell-holders are flat - surface grind mine flat and to .115" deck height
Stopped believing anyone's input on barrel cleaning that does not own/use a bore-scope.
Stopped using JB and switched to IOSSO
Stopped using Kroil for anything, after using bore-scopes.
Stopped thinking I hated girls, after the 6th grade.....

Better stop there...lol
Donovan
PS..... okay to question my inputs, but please PM me instead of starting a pissing match here

Sorry for no PM, but I think others will like to know as well. Why do you sterilize rifle case, does the cleaner you use simply dissolve better in boiling water? What is your Ultrasonic solution?

 

[JeffG818]

I quit sneaking up on, or using max loads. I typically run 85% of max. My barrel life is better, my accuracy is great, my shoulder loves me, and my brass lasts for ever. I also quit using overly obsessive benchrest brass prep techniques on hunting rifles.

 

[mr45man]

Stopped loading any bullets other than Berger's......

Same here,Berger or better no sorting.

 

[Mozella]

When I first started reloading, I used to put powder in a few of my cases before priming them. That didn't work out so well and it made a mess, especially with fine ball powder. It took me a little while to figure it out, but eventually I stopped doing it. Now I never do it.

 

[MittenMan]

Use lube pad
Primer pocket prep
Measure run out
Weigh anything but powder
Push light bullets fast
Drink cheap Tequila

 

[madmixerman]

No longer brush inside of necks.

 

[Ringostar]

Follow advice from Guffy. Oh wait, I never have to begin with.

 

[Richard Coody]

Follow advice from Guffy. Oh wait, I never have to begin with.

i never have understood his gibberish well enough to even call it advice or try any of it. seems he has his own language that only he can understand. he is quite entertaining to read though.

i say whatever works for you. many ways to build accurate ammo. you just have to try different methods and find what works and what you find unnecessary. That is what makes reloading so much fun. All depends on what the reloader's intended use is.

i have a wide range of rifles from ARs, to hunting rifles to bench rest. each has very different reloading procedures.

 

[rvn1968]

Try like hell to remember how I made the load in the green box,it was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Richard Coody]

Try like hell to remember how I made the load in the green box,it was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

look at the label stuck in the top of the box? oh i forgot to do that. i have a bunch of.those too!

 

[Just Dave]

Try like hell to remember how I made the load in the green box,it was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad I'm not the only one that does this..