Ideal Reloading Tools, Ammo Reloading Tips

In this issue, learn which reloading tools are ideal and why, and we list some ammo reloading tips as well...

April 2005

TIP 1.

If you shoot no more than two boxes (40 rounds) of ammo per year, simple hand reloading tools are ideal, plus a simple powder scale and a few other accessories will work just fine.

Visit Lee Precision for more info.

However, if you intend to do lots of shooting you'll need to consider other reloading tools. For example, buy an O-frame, bench mounted reloading press - these are ideal for reloading more than hundred rounds in one session.

You can buy all the reloading tools you need in kit form these days. Such kits usually supply a case trimmer, powder scale, lube pad, deburr tool, etc, and are great value for money.

Visit RCBS for more info.

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TIP 2 - Ammo Reloading.

What four things should you do before reloading a bunch of fired cases someone has given you?

keep separate from other cases
sort them according to make
inspect cases to ensure their condition is satisfactory
Full-length size the cases since chamber dimensions vary from rifle to rifle (this ammo reloading tip is very important - failure to do this can result in reloaded ammunition failing to chamber properly).

You are ready to go!

TIP 3.

Have you ever wondered why case necks get dents in them while full-length resizing during reloading?

Excess case lube is the reason. The lube is trapped as the case is resized.

Avoid applying lube to the shoulder and neck of cases. Its not necessary. A thin film of lube on the body of the case is all that is required. Use an RCBS case lube pad to do this properly.

TIP 4.

Do you roll your own? That is, reload your own ammunition.

Aside from the economy, there are lots of other good reasons for reloading one's own ammunition.

ammo reloading is lots of fun!
improved accuracy
flatter trajectory
increased striking energy
availability of bullets structured for a specific size and type of game
special loadings not commercially available (e.g fur bearers, benchrest, big bore shooting)
shoot obsolete or wildcat cartridges

Shooting/Hunting Websites

I have about 12000+ Shooting/Hunting related websites on file. Each month I will reveal 2 sites for you to explore. There are some sites you know, but there are also many good ones that I never knew existed! Enjoy.

Shooting/Hunting sites of the month...

http://www.shotgunsportsmagazine.com

America's leading shotgun magazine. Lots of good reading on this website - a must for the shotgun enthusiast!

http://www.matchprep.com

Precision reloading tools for the competitive or benchrest shooter.

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