Hi guys, I'm in the process of researching my first precision build. I've gained a lot of knowledge and confidence lately about tackling my first build in terms of actions, barrels, mil/mil scopes and quality of glass and tracking, etc. However, one thing I see limiting my success is my lack of reloading knowledge for precision bolt action rifles.
I originally was planning on a .284 cartridge rifle, however, it seems that there is a lot of work that goes into preparing the brass, and I don't see any good sources (eg. lapua) for the brass.
From your real world experiences, would starting out with a more common caliber (such as .308) be more appropriate? Perhaps something with a source of quality brass that cuts out some of the headache? I'm a bit intimidated by having to resize/neck-up/down brass, weigh/sort it and so forth. I feel like I'm getting in a bit over my head here! The extent of my reloading skills is basically reloading simple pistol calibers with my uncle in his garage on a sunny afternoon. How much reloading experience did you have when you got your first precision bolt action?
What I'd like to do is spend most of my time shooting instead of on the reloading bench (smacking my head against it). Thanks for all your advice!
I originally was planning on a .284 cartridge rifle, however, it seems that there is a lot of work that goes into preparing the brass, and I don't see any good sources (eg. lapua) for the brass.
From your real world experiences, would starting out with a more common caliber (such as .308) be more appropriate? Perhaps something with a source of quality brass that cuts out some of the headache? I'm a bit intimidated by having to resize/neck-up/down brass, weigh/sort it and so forth. I feel like I'm getting in a bit over my head here! The extent of my reloading skills is basically reloading simple pistol calibers with my uncle in his garage on a sunny afternoon. How much reloading experience did you have when you got your first precision bolt action?
What I'd like to do is spend most of my time shooting instead of on the reloading bench (smacking my head against it). Thanks for all your advice!