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Some people use the vibratory cleaner after sizing to remove lube. Exactly. That is my method for what it's worth.
If we live long enough, we all have regrets. But the ones that nag at us the most are the ones in which we know we had a choice.
Doug
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I quit all primer-pocket cleaning, flash-hole deburring, etc. etc. many years ago, after testing its effects in a very accurate .223 that averaged 1/4" 5-shot groups at 100 yards. The only factor I found that made any difference was sorting or turning case necks for uniform thickness.
But a lot of handloaders like to dink with stuff, and apparently it keeps them happy. I'm one of those handloaders who likes to dink with stuff. I have found a repeatable process that works for me and gives me peace of mind. I like to manage the variables that I can manage.
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Campfire Kahuna
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Campfire Kahuna
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And why not?
For most shooters handloading is a hobby, and one of the points of any hobby is spending time on minutiae, because it takes us away from the problems of the "real" world. Which amounts to peace of mind.
“Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.”
John Steinbeck
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Campfire 'Bwana
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I started reloading at age 12, as a means by which to feed my 219 Zipper, 250-3000, and 7x57. There wasn't any factory ammo being loaded for the Zipper and the factory ammo for the 250-3000 and 7x57 didn't meet my expectations.
Also, since I semi-retired at age 44, I needed (still need) something to keep my mind in the game and putting together rifles and accurate loads for them is a pretty harmless pastime. I tried cars and when compared to firearms and reloading, cars are a much more expensive hobby.
I am a firm believer in the old saying that Proper Prior Preparation Promotes Positive Professional Performance.
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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I don't mess with flash holes nor clean primer pockets as a rule but finally found a reason to clean the pockets. These .243 AI cases have been fired 21 times and the crud has built up to the point that primers will no longer seat flush. Guess I'll have to go find the old Lee primer pocket cleaner...  ![[Linked Image]](http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/IMG_15872.JPG)
Gunnery, gunnery, gunnery.
Hit the target, all else is twaddle!
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Campfire Regular
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A hobby it is. But in the quest for low ES I put a 0.010" chamfer on the inside of the flash hole.........makes me feel good!
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