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1st loading of brass is great, 2nd loading stinks. Can you help?
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<blockquote data-quote="xsn10s" data-source="post: 1503976" data-attributes="member: 95344"><p>A lot going on here so I'll try to simplify it as much as I can. First off I'd reduce your load like many have suggested. Since a Sierra bullet use Sierra's book loads.</p><p></p><p>Next what is different in your loading process from the first to second load? My guess is your sizing process. I think all this work towards a certain neck tension could be part of the issue. </p><p></p><p>What shell holder are you using? Make sure you use the same manufacturer shell holder as your reloading dies. Using a shell holder from a different manufacturer of your dies can make a big difference on how much you resize your brass. </p><p></p><p>What is your case length of your brass after resizing? Does your brass need trimming? I've had accuracy issues because brass was right at max length and needed trimming. </p><p></p><p>And finally are you chamfering and deburring your brass? New brass or fired new factory ammo brass usually needs a chamfer and deburr.</p><p></p><p>This is what I would do. Get a standard FL die and resize your brass. Check the case length and trim if needed, or just trim your brass to rule out case length. Chamfer and deburr. And load to book loads. A concentricity gauge would be helpful but you could roll your brass on the table and see if it wobbles too. Hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="xsn10s, post: 1503976, member: 95344"] A lot going on here so I'll try to simplify it as much as I can. First off I'd reduce your load like many have suggested. Since a Sierra bullet use Sierra's book loads. Next what is different in your loading process from the first to second load? My guess is your sizing process. I think all this work towards a certain neck tension could be part of the issue. What shell holder are you using? Make sure you use the same manufacturer shell holder as your reloading dies. Using a shell holder from a different manufacturer of your dies can make a big difference on how much you resize your brass. What is your case length of your brass after resizing? Does your brass need trimming? I've had accuracy issues because brass was right at max length and needed trimming. And finally are you chamfering and deburring your brass? New brass or fired new factory ammo brass usually needs a chamfer and deburr. This is what I would do. Get a standard FL die and resize your brass. Check the case length and trim if needed, or just trim your brass to rule out case length. Chamfer and deburr. And load to book loads. A concentricity gauge would be helpful but you could roll your brass on the table and see if it wobbles too. Hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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