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  1. M

    Peened Case Mouths

    Glad it's working for you. Yeah, annealing would be the way to counter the work hardening issue, not to mention keeping the neck tension the same as much as possible.
  2. M

    Peened Case Mouths

    If you can see peening that means the brass has been work hardened. Unless the brass was designed to be peened (work hardened) every time it is cleaned, IMO the brass has been damaged. I have looked at every possible benefit of wet cleaning and besides getting the brass really clean, the...
  3. M

    Reloading Press

    The only thing I don't care for with the Co-Ax is the smaller opening for the case. Those links do get in the way but you learn to adjust for it. Speed? Speed is not a big deal for me when using a single stage press. If I want to make ammo quickly I'll use my 550B. The T-7 is a great press but...
  4. M

    Reloading Press

    So I guess you don't care for the Co-Ax?
  5. M

    Reloading Press

    Life is short. Get both presses. You will understand this when you see the benefits of having both presses. Those handloaders on this forum that have both can attest to that.
  6. M

    Peened Case Mouths

    I agree. Water provides very little to slow down the cases when they are tumbled. The reason you don't hear about peening with media tumbling is that the cases don't fall onto other cases. They just slide around and don't hit each other with enough force to damage other cases. Other than cases...
  7. M

    Static is making me crazy!!!

    Get a beam scale
  8. M

    6mm BRA Load development

    I would definitely do load testing in temps that are relatively close to what you will be shooting in for a match. Your testing described above is for cold weather. You would be surprised how much more pressure is developed when the temp goes up 30-40 degrees. Error on the side of safety.
  9. M

    Click adjustable dies?

    The determining factor when I buy dies is how often will I be changing the adjustment. If they are for one gun and I won't be making many adjustments I get non-click dies.
  10. M

    T Track rails or Inline fab flush mounts for reloading bench?

    The concept is good but I decided not to do it on my bench. Small objects (primers, small caliber bullets, etc) will fall into the tracks and you will always be cleaning them out. I use my bench for other projects and didn't want the tracks to disrupt a flat surface. I just mount my presses...
  11. M

    Body Die Blues......

    Potsy, after you run the case into the body die and check to make sure the trim length is within specs, does it chamber OK? I would give Redding a call and run this issue past them.
  12. M

    FL body VS bushing dies

    When I tried a Redding bushing die it substantially increased runout. I now use Forster FL dies honed to a specific I.D. and the runout is the same as when the case comes out of the chamber.
  13. M

    6BRA and Forster Die honing

    Download the die honing form (that you will send with the die) and indicate what dimension you want them to hone the die to. Just that simple.
  14. M

    Drill/Tap for Hornady OAL tool

    Drill and tap the FIRED case. This makes it an exact fit (or as close as it can be) to the respective firearm. Mark the case to identify the firearm.
  15. M

    Forster Co-Ax press in stock. $349.99, free shipping

    These days if you see what you want and it's in stock you have to jump on it immediately. Don't think about it.......just get it!
  16. M

    Forster Co-Ax press in stock. $349.99, free shipping

    Apparently they still have a few left. If I didn't already have one I would jump on this deal.
  17. M

    Die Locking Rings

    With as good as Redding's products are, I don't understand why they stay with an inferior designed lock ring. Maybe they are too proud to admit that their rings suck compared to those from Forster, Hornady, Sinclair, etc.
  18. M

    What is your load development process? + Some noob questions.

    One thing I don't do is load up ammo if I'm not going to use it in a reasonable time (approx 2-3 months). After shooting I used to do all the brass prep so it will be ready when I want to load up some ammo for whatever. Now I just bag the fired cases and start the prep when I determine what I...
  19. M

    Seeking guidance fireforming 223 Ackley with Varget or Shooters World Precision, 88 ELDs, New Lapua brass

    Can't speak for the .223 but my 22-250 AI (Bullberry Encore 16.25" barrel) gave me 5/16" groups while fireforming (FF) with a mild load. When I take this gun to do some varmint shooting I have no problem making FF cases and hunting at the same time. See what kind of groups you get while FF. If...
  20. M

    Forster full length sizing die

    I agree 100%. Loading a round that has been fired once or twice will have a different neck tension than a case that has just been annealed. IMO neck tension is critical to obtaining consistent ES/SD readings and good groups. Since I have such a hard time keeping track of which groups of brass...
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