I spent more time picking media out of cases and primer pockets :censored: I switched to wet tumble . Not as shiny polished but clean. Still some time getting steel beads out of cases:mad:
I reload for the De Ja Vue effect. I was a Missile Tech in the sub service, every time I reload with Hercules brand powers I get flash backs smelling 1st stage rocket motors. Keeps me young...
I just did a google search and worked down the list.... NONE in stock anywhere:mad: I'm going to look for something close maybe not Federal but I need to shoot my new 338 Lapua.
I suggest you anneal the brass and possibly turn the necks down. The neck thickness on trimmed 223/5.56 brass can cause issues with chambering a round....
Totally different ball game. You need a shotgun shell reloading setup. Supplies i.e. Hulls, wads, powder, shot/slugs, reloading manuals.
Metallic reloading based on cost savings alone is probably not the best reason. Yes you can save after recouping equipment and supplies cost. If you look...
Why are you "flaring" a bottleneck case? Are you loading hard cast lead bullets? If you are truly flaring your necks along without annealing you are probably over working the brass making it prone to neck cracks.
My guess you have a case overall length issue. I chop the case , trim, size and trim again. Final case prep is annealing them. Besides case length problems I'd think your die isnt adjusted properly.
OBTW I forgot a step. I turn my necks since forming the 223 case to a 300 produce's a...
If you are getting in just on the "cheap" thats the wrong reason. It requires, education, money, practice, practice, practice. If it is drudgery you'll be looking to unload it at a big loss. I suggest getting with someone who is experienced (A mentor) Try it with them and see what you like...
Put them in a cloth bag with an old towel. Then put the bag in the "wife's" dryer for 5 minutes. No more spots. Your wife shouldn't be present when you do this. Or tell her you left change in your pockets and thats the noise from her dryer.