Good stuff here.
1- one powder, one bullet, one primer at time on bench for the specific load you are loading. This is unbreakable rule.
2- wear PPE
3- start low to work up new load. Max loads are NOT a given for any rifle.
4-have your own written step by step procedure for brass, priming and loading with powder. Review and revise frequently as your knowledge gains.
5-NEVER share your reloads in another rifle or friends rifle.
6-do not confuse different powders that have same numerical but different letters. They are different powders with different results. For example, IMR4350 versus H4350.
7-clean your dies frequently
8-ALWAYS clean and calibrate your scale prior to use.
9-keep a clean organized bench. Just don't look at mine.
10- label everything so you know what the load is in an ammo box.
11-no food at bench, wash hands thoroughly after load sessions
12-believe the manuals in max and min loads. NEVER go below min load. NEVER go past max either. "Your rifle can take it" attitude is first step to ER.
13-learn to read pressure and understand consequences.
14-internet loads are "freaking" dangerous and are not pressure tested!!
15-get a Hornady comparator to get consistent CBTO measurements for your load documentation.
It can be the most rewarding aspect of shooting or it will drive you to drink, ....more.
1- one powder, one bullet, one primer at time on bench for the specific load you are loading. This is unbreakable rule.
2- wear PPE
3- start low to work up new load. Max loads are NOT a given for any rifle.
4-have your own written step by step procedure for brass, priming and loading with powder. Review and revise frequently as your knowledge gains.
5-NEVER share your reloads in another rifle or friends rifle.
6-do not confuse different powders that have same numerical but different letters. They are different powders with different results. For example, IMR4350 versus H4350.
7-clean your dies frequently
8-ALWAYS clean and calibrate your scale prior to use.
9-keep a clean organized bench. Just don't look at mine.
10- label everything so you know what the load is in an ammo box.
11-no food at bench, wash hands thoroughly after load sessions
12-believe the manuals in max and min loads. NEVER go below min load. NEVER go past max either. "Your rifle can take it" attitude is first step to ER.
13-learn to read pressure and understand consequences.
14-internet loads are "freaking" dangerous and are not pressure tested!!
15-get a Hornady comparator to get consistent CBTO measurements for your load documentation.
It can be the most rewarding aspect of shooting or it will drive you to drink, ....more.