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After hours, and hours of reading….. I decided that this past weekend, was THE weekend to "jump" in the reloading arena.
I am using a Lee re-loader die kit, on a Lee station, and the assistance of a friend who has reloaded only pistol cartridges (5K plus - all pistol), but who has always used Carbide dies that didn’t require lube.
Again this is my absolute 1st (ever) attempt at reloading – and I clearly understand that I have a world of things to learn. I'm using a 55 grain Nolser bullet, Winchester rifle primers, and BLC-2, and loading everything to the specs of the Nosler reloading manual.
My first question is……Because I’m wanting to find the best load for my REM 700 VLS, I have prepared the bullets (tumbled, primed, lubed, etc…), and I plan to seat each bullet to the exact same depth. I have already filled 5 cases each, with powder (starting with 43gr – 47gr). For testing purposes, should I expect to see measurable accuracy results with 5 rounds of each powder grain weight?
My second question is…..Because I am new at this, I was painstakingly accurate with every cartridge, so it took awhile. The lube seems to have worn off the pre-assembled cartridges, will I need “re-lube” when I get ready to seat the bullet?
My rifle is 3 weeks old, means the world to me, and I’m a little concerned about shooting my first personally reloaded bullet. So, if ANYONE has an opinion of something I should do before firing my first reload is shot, I’m a sponge for information.
Thanks all….as always, I appreciate the help.
I am using a Lee re-loader die kit, on a Lee station, and the assistance of a friend who has reloaded only pistol cartridges (5K plus - all pistol), but who has always used Carbide dies that didn’t require lube.
Again this is my absolute 1st (ever) attempt at reloading – and I clearly understand that I have a world of things to learn. I'm using a 55 grain Nolser bullet, Winchester rifle primers, and BLC-2, and loading everything to the specs of the Nosler reloading manual.
My first question is……Because I’m wanting to find the best load for my REM 700 VLS, I have prepared the bullets (tumbled, primed, lubed, etc…), and I plan to seat each bullet to the exact same depth. I have already filled 5 cases each, with powder (starting with 43gr – 47gr). For testing purposes, should I expect to see measurable accuracy results with 5 rounds of each powder grain weight?
My second question is…..Because I am new at this, I was painstakingly accurate with every cartridge, so it took awhile. The lube seems to have worn off the pre-assembled cartridges, will I need “re-lube” when I get ready to seat the bullet?
My rifle is 3 weeks old, means the world to me, and I’m a little concerned about shooting my first personally reloaded bullet. So, if ANYONE has an opinion of something I should do before firing my first reload is shot, I’m a sponge for information.
Thanks all….as always, I appreciate the help.