Originally Posted by Blacktailer
Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by mathman
I handload cartridges using methods/tools from basic to somewhat advanced, all according to what I want to accomplish at the time.

With a bit of experience, or guidance from someone who has been around the bench a few laps, you pick up tricks of the trade. For example, for a wide class of cartridges all you need if you want to measure shoulder bump is an empty piece of 40 S&W brass. Put the 40 case over the mouth of your 308, 30-06 or the like. Measure the whole shebang. Size your case. Measure again the same way. The difference is the bump, no fancy gauge needed.


This chidt isn't rocket science

Yeah but a lot of folks make it out to be.
I think a lot of this stuff comes from the difference between making serviceable ammo and the guys making BR or LR ammo. As Mathman said, it depends on what you are trying to accomplish.
Incorporating some of the precision without knowing the difference can do more harm than good.

I keep chidt simple and make "serviceable" ammo. Trust me, there aren't too many guys here making stellar LR or BR ammo that they can brag about here, or they would have taken me up on the offer to post their results in the MOA all day long thread. A lot of guys that think they know what the fu ck they speak of, but not proving it. The writing is on the wall... Like I said, this chidt isn't rocket science. And in regards to brass life, I hear some guys toss their brass after loading it 5 times. That too is a waste. I use FL dies, not neck dies and can load most of my brass 15+ times, by that time the primer pockets are loose, so its time to toss it anyway. There are many ways to skin the cat here, but guys are going to have to start proving to me that their way is better, and that hasn't happened yet. KISS.
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Most guys here are talking about hunting rifles and loads for those rifles. Not loading for full on benchrest competitions.

Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
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