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Reloading Lessons Learned #843066 08/14/09 12:09 AM
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-Invest in RCBS Powder Measrue
-Didn't care for the powder dispencer that came with my LEE Press
-Invest is RCBS hand primer
-Invest in a case tumbler
-Invest in a universial decapping die
-Buy extra decapping pins (you'll break some)
-Use a spray on lube for case sizing
-Buy a good scale
-Keep it simple to start...don't try to work up a bunch of different loads
-Buy a good set or reloading books (read,read & read)
-Don't rush (follow the same routine everytime)
-Don't let youself be distracted
-Use the THF as a source of information
-You'll most likely pull a couple shots when testing your hand loads for the first time (nervous)
-It's addictive
-Lastly, don't pinch your finger between the ram and die (it hurts like HE!@)


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Re: Reloading Lessons Learned [Re: bigjoe8565] #843067 08/14/09 12:53 AM
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-Use the TFF as a source of information




Yeah, you won't get anything good over here.



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Re: Reloading Lessons Learned [Re: rudy99] #843068 08/14/09 01:17 AM
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Quote:

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-Use the TFF as a source of information




Yeah, you won't get anything good over here.




And that was after "-Don't let youself be distracted"



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Re: Reloading Lessons Learned [Re: bigjoe8565] #843069 08/14/09 01:54 AM
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-Buy a good set or reloading books (read,read & read)

At least 3 to get started, and this should always be the first step.


Re: Reloading Lessons Learned [Re: McKinneyHusker] #843070 08/14/09 04:21 AM
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-Never have more than one powder or primer out on the bench at a time when loading?

-Get a stuck die kit or make on. (and you will never need it)

-Dont thumble mixed caliber pistol brass together. You will find one lodged in another

-Don't use Brass O or ammonia base productes on brass. Leaches lead out of brass, and causes embrittlement.








Re: Reloading Lessons Learned [Re: jeh7mmmag] #843071 08/14/09 08:09 AM
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My bad about using the TFF as good source....That's what happens when you're in phone conferences at work and posting on the THF at the same time.


Re: Reloading Lessons Learned [Re: bigjoe8565] #851955 08/19/09 03:24 AM
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Follow the recipes to the "T". Using less powder than a recipe calls for in order to produce a light handgun target load can cause a disaster. I had it happen.


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