I've loaded a couple batches of .223 Rem by lubing, resizing and decapping my brass on a Lyman Spar-T turret press with prepared brass.
Once the batch is completed, I've used my Dillon 550B to charge, seat, and Lee factory crimp the rounds. They have cannelures - IMI 55 grain FMJBTs. Just a plinking load. Only a light crimp to ensure a consistent powder burn and slight protection against bullet setback.
I'm also using an RCBS X-die so I'll only need to trim the brass once, then check it's length growth every couple of firings.
Well, got back from the police range with several thousand once fired .223 cases. Already tumbled and cleaned them.
Seems to more efficient to immediately trim my brass to 1.74" OAL per RCBSA directions first. Also using a RCBS Trim Pro Trimmer with a 3-way cutter.
Can I tumble then trim first before resizing?
And then lube the cases up and slap them on the Dillon 550B and resize, decap, prime and then charge and seat in one process? No removing the cases, just pulling the lever.
Seems like I'd be eliminating the use of the turret press and cut out that process.
Has anybody done that? Measured the cases?
Affects on accuracy?
Once the batch is completed, I've used my Dillon 550B to charge, seat, and Lee factory crimp the rounds. They have cannelures - IMI 55 grain FMJBTs. Just a plinking load. Only a light crimp to ensure a consistent powder burn and slight protection against bullet setback.
I'm also using an RCBS X-die so I'll only need to trim the brass once, then check it's length growth every couple of firings.
Well, got back from the police range with several thousand once fired .223 cases. Already tumbled and cleaned them.
Seems to more efficient to immediately trim my brass to 1.74" OAL per RCBSA directions first. Also using a RCBS Trim Pro Trimmer with a 3-way cutter.
Can I tumble then trim first before resizing?
And then lube the cases up and slap them on the Dillon 550B and resize, decap, prime and then charge and seat in one process? No removing the cases, just pulling the lever.
Seems like I'd be eliminating the use of the turret press and cut out that process.
Has anybody done that? Measured the cases?
Affects on accuracy?