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MacD Super Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2011 Posts: 1052 Location: Canada
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:49 pm Post subject: Another Brass Lesson Learned |
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Now I know you old guys already know this and I must admit I have read about it in my reloading books. I speak of the differences in batches of brass from the same manufacturer. This weekend I lucked in to some once fired Lake City milsurp brass at the local range. I know it is once fired because I saw it being shot by a guy with an AR. He gave me all his empties and they still were crimped with the sealer around the primer. The head-stamps ranged over several years so obviously they were different batch lots. My routine is to measure cases after I have deprimed, sized and cleaned them. To my surprise they ranged in length from 1.758 to 1.788. My trimmer is set to the standard of 1.760 so I got some nice curls off the long ones. Length and year of manufacture didn't correlate as you might expect. I post this for the newer reloaders who I believe visit the site. This just reinforces the lesson that you should not assume anything. Check it all and be sure and safe.
_________________ La a'Blair s'math n Cairdean
(Friends are good on the day of battle)
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Elvis Super Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2008 Posts: 9253 Location: south island New Zealand
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:28 am Post subject: Re: Another Brass Lesson Learned |
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those preset case trimmers are just the bees knees for sorting it out. good to hear you are still getting to the range.
_________________ You shot it You pluck it !
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SingleShotLover Super Member
Joined: Dec 26, 2007 Posts: 1005 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:45 am Post subject: Re: Another Brass Lesson Learned |
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MacD wrote: |
No I know you old guys already know this |
We prefer "seasoned shooters"...much more politically correct. Elvis...bee's knees??? You're not helping here!
You bring up a very good point. Even something as seemingly simple as case length could ruin a new loader's experience...or firearm! Good post.
_________________ If you can't hit it with one, you probably can't with two either!
The biggest problem with a closed mind is that it never seems to come with a closed mouth.
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5002 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:27 am Post subject: Re: Another Brass Lesson Learned |
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I usually size and trim even new brass so it will be consistent with MY set up. I might skip the trimming for plinking pistol loads.
_________________ Mike
"I ain't no better than anybody else, and there ain't nobody better than me!" Ma Kettle |
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11393 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:33 am Post subject: Re: Another Brass Lesson Learned |
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I trim everything. Just LOVE all the shinny brass shavings all over my bench.
New (unfired) brass should be treated just like once fired brass. Resized, trimmed to length, tumbled and then loaded.
_________________ I have one nerve left and yer standin' on it...
DEMOCRACY Two wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for lunch...
LIBERTY A well armed sheep contesting the outcome of the vote... |
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Ominivision1 Super Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:47 pm Post subject: Re: Another Brass Lesson Learned |
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I agree with all of the above, good post Mac.
_________________ Regards
Limitations are but boundaries created inside our minds. |
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Elvis Super Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:24 pm Post subject: Re: Another Brass Lesson Learned |
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the bees knees=the cats pajamas=ducks nuts=just the ticket=best thing since spice racks/sliced bread= a very good/handy thing.
_________________ You shot it You pluck it !
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SingleShotLover Super Member
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Bushmaster Super Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:42 am Post subject: Re: Another Brass Lesson Learned |
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O K...Back on subject. Knock off the "old" jokes. I'm gettin' tired of the palaver...
_________________ I have one nerve left and yer standin' on it...
DEMOCRACY Two wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for lunch...
LIBERTY A well armed sheep contesting the outcome of the vote... |
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MacD Super Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: Another Brass Lesson Learned |
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Okay how about Mature and Experienced Gentlemen. BTW I am past 60 myself.
_________________ La a'Blair s'math n Cairdean
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Bushmaster Super Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:21 pm Post subject: Re: Another Brass Lesson Learned |
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Young'un...
_________________ I have one nerve left and yer standin' on it...
DEMOCRACY Two wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for lunch...
LIBERTY A well armed sheep contesting the outcome of the vote... |
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:28 pm Post subject: Re: Another Brass Lesson Learned |
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When dirt was invented Bushy was there to help spread it around...
_________________ Mike
"I ain't no better than anybody else, and there ain't nobody better than me!" Ma Kettle |
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Ominivision1 Super Member
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:09 am Post subject: Re: Another Brass Lesson Learned |
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Pumpkinslinger wrote: |
When dirt was invented Bushy was there to help spread it around... |
_________________ Regards
Limitations are but boundaries created inside our minds. |
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RePete Super Member
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Bushmaster Super Member
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:30 am Post subject: Re: Another Brass Lesson Learned |
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And my job isn't complete yet. I have more dirt to spread around here. Fillin' in holes. It's hell when you have to lite up the four wheeler to pull the John Deere lawn mower out of one of these holes around here...We WILL let you guys continue to spread the [horse] manure though.
Glad I have my waders on. It sure gets deep on here.
_________________ I have one nerve left and yer standin' on it...
DEMOCRACY Two wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for lunch...
LIBERTY A well armed sheep contesting the outcome of the vote... |
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