Die set up questions

[kenzup]

Hey every body,

I have want to hear what and why you are doing. I am not super concerned on my hunting and trainer rounds but for my new competition rifle (PRS/NRL) I haven't nailed down what I want to do. These are options I am looking at:

1) Standard dies and go with it

2) Standard dies and remove the expander ball and run a mandrel

3) Redding bushing dies and remove the expander ball and run a mandrel

I am running a Dillon 550C and my reloading process will look like:

1) First tool head Decap and SS tumble then dry in the corn cob tumbler; then Anneal

2) Second tool head for brass prep; 1 decap to clear media; 2 resize; 3 mandrel if thats the route I go

3) Trim, Chamfer and Debur (most likely with Giraurd power timmer)

4) Third toolhead for loading; 1 decap and prime: 2 measure and pour powder manually ; 3 bullet seat

I will be running the Whidden floating tool heads for my competition loads. I really looking for info on the die set up piece but will take any info on my process. This will be my first year shooting PRS/NRL. I am a reload to shoot person; not a shoot to reload. This to me means what can I do to not add time at the bench to increase accuracy but not really add time. This is why I went with the Dillon press. Thanks for the help guys in advance guys.

 

[Bmoore0062]

Following. Interested in what others are doing as well.

essientialy your process is the same steps I’m following except I’m doing everything on a co-ax. Seems to be easier to do on a single vs progressive for me since you are only doing one stage at a time.

 

[kenzup]

Well Bmoore, hopefully we can get some replies to help out.

 

[GrandpaDeadLegs]

Ok well the advice I got was to just get the Redding two die set (micrometer version, yes) and work your way up the ladder of perfection as needed. Notice something not right, get the mandrel, neck turner, whatever. There are mandrel loving maniacs here though I'm sure they will explain that better.

Also I am not buying virgin brass, just getting cheaper factory ammo, using for practice and then working the fired and now slightly superior brass.

Annealing may be more key than some of the other micro steps up the ladder and make sure to graphite your necks they will be super clean and sticky if you clean twice in the tumbler I believe.

 

[GrandpaDeadLegs]

Also I will share my tip for getting advice:

Go to the permanent thread for the caliber you shoot. Read the whole dang thing or at least 2018. Make note of who expressed intelligent comments and then narrow down by geography to find your local mentor.

I would bet that the best information on the Hide is passed via PM.