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Rifle case prep sequence
- Thread starter Tacoma
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Always clean first , my sequence may be a little different as I deprime with a dedicated die .
Deprime
Tumble (Tuff-Nut)
Size
Wipe off lube (mineral spirits and rag)
Trim (as needed)
Champher & Deburr
Uniform Flash Holes
Prime
Load
If you have any media in your primer pockets a No 7 1/2 Torx will push it right out !
Deprime
Tumble (Tuff-Nut)
Size
Wipe off lube (mineral spirits and rag)
Trim (as needed)
Champher & Deburr
Uniform Flash Holes
Prime
Load
If you have any media in your primer pockets a No 7 1/2 Torx will push it right out !
rwilson452
New member
in my opinion uniforming primer holes and flash holes is a one time deal for each case. Yes, clean the cases first
This is my order of operation for not new brass:
- remove primer using universal decapping dir
- give them a quick visual
- toss em in the cleaner (corn cob with a cap of nu-finish)
- wipe them with a soft cloth
- lube
- size
- trim as needed
- deburr/chamfer
- deburr flashhole (one time only)
- thorough imspection
- prime
- charge
- seat bullet
- wipe down
howlnmad
- remove primer using universal decapping dir
- give them a quick visual
- toss em in the cleaner (corn cob with a cap of nu-finish)
- wipe them with a soft cloth
- lube
- size
- trim as needed
- deburr/chamfer
- deburr flashhole (one time only)
- thorough imspection
- prime
- charge
- seat bullet
- wipe down
howlnmad
Thanks Gents, it all makes sense now. My ( 6.5x55 Swed ) deprime&sizing die was a bit sticky even with case lube. In hind sight, it stands to reason that a case that is a little dirty might cause some drag. I was also thinking that tumble would be after deburing (to smooth out any sharp edges on the case mouth.) I'm off marching in the right direction now.
Got to say that reloading tapered/bottle neck rifle cases is MUCHO labor intensive vs the handgun ammo I'm used to messing with. ( Straight walled, carbide dies, no trimming, etc) Now I remember why I just started buying factory ammo for my AR's. I guess it will make me shoot them slower ;-)
Got to say that reloading tapered/bottle neck rifle cases is MUCHO labor intensive vs the handgun ammo I'm used to messing with. ( Straight walled, carbide dies, no trimming, etc) Now I remember why I just started buying factory ammo for my AR's. I guess it will make me shoot them slower ;-)