03-08-2020, 11:37 PM
JCSC Wrote:Can the horde provide input on next steps in my reloading practices, as to promote more consistent neck tension.
I would like to add that I follow a strict routine of case preparation, as far as trimming, deburring and currently small base sizing with RCBS. I have only used my hornady once fired brass and I do notice that I feel some obvious resistance differences when seating bullets. I separate the brass usage and have 4-5 loadings on the last batch, which is when I started pondering next steps.
I do not anneal, measure wall thickness, turn necks or use a bushing type die, nor have I ever tried with any calibers I load.
What are the logical steps to take from here? The whole annealing game seems to be heavily debated and Im not investing in that equipment.
I make some good ammo in my opinion, but I would like to take my grrr loads a notch farther and see if I can get a little better accuracy. I guess its the logical progression in my reloading journey.
Is this for the ar platform or bolt action?
If ar platform. Your spinning your wheels chasing neck tension.
If a bolt action. Get a Redding bushing neck die and body die combo. Use the bushing that is 1 to 2 thousands smaller then a loaded round and use the body die to bump the shoulder 2 thousands.
I anneal my brass but I can't say one way are the other if that helps my neck tension.