Gents,
I'm relatively new to reloading, I thought I would post my step by step process for fired brass and ask if I'm on the right track or whether I should be be adding or removing anything.
I'm shooting a factory rifle whilst my custom stick is being built, I have a Tikka t3 varmint and a Rem 700 both .308.
This is how I'm currently processing Lapua fired brass:
1. Tumble Brass (to clean necks)
2. Wash Brass To Clean + Inspect (for defects or stuck media)
3. Clean Shell Holder + Dies (use swab + brush)
4. Lube Brass
5. Neck Size + De-Prime Brass (use bushing for 0.02 neck tension)
6. Body Size Brass (chamber brass to set-up die/size to suit chamber)
7. Tumbler Brass (to remove residual lube + clean primer pockets)
8. Wash Brass To Clean + Inspect (for defects or stuck media)
9. Measure And Trim Brass To Uniform Length If Required
10. If Trimmed Chamfer and De-bur Necks
11. Measure Neck Thickness (Sort Accordingly)
12. Clean Primer Pockets
13. Brush Inside Of The Necks With Bronze Brush
14. Prime Brass
15. Charge Brass (look over brass to check)
16. Clean Shell Holder
17. Seat Bullets
18. Check COAL (Measure From Ogive) & Adjust Seating Accordingly
Any input is much appreciated.
Rath
I'm relatively new to reloading, I thought I would post my step by step process for fired brass and ask if I'm on the right track or whether I should be be adding or removing anything.
I'm shooting a factory rifle whilst my custom stick is being built, I have a Tikka t3 varmint and a Rem 700 both .308.
This is how I'm currently processing Lapua fired brass:
1. Tumble Brass (to clean necks)
2. Wash Brass To Clean + Inspect (for defects or stuck media)
3. Clean Shell Holder + Dies (use swab + brush)
4. Lube Brass
5. Neck Size + De-Prime Brass (use bushing for 0.02 neck tension)
6. Body Size Brass (chamber brass to set-up die/size to suit chamber)
7. Tumbler Brass (to remove residual lube + clean primer pockets)
8. Wash Brass To Clean + Inspect (for defects or stuck media)
9. Measure And Trim Brass To Uniform Length If Required
10. If Trimmed Chamfer and De-bur Necks
11. Measure Neck Thickness (Sort Accordingly)
12. Clean Primer Pockets
13. Brush Inside Of The Necks With Bronze Brush
14. Prime Brass
15. Charge Brass (look over brass to check)
16. Clean Shell Holder
17. Seat Bullets
18. Check COAL (Measure From Ogive) & Adjust Seating Accordingly
Any input is much appreciated.
Rath