ReSizing .223 & .30-06
Quote from Reloader on October 5, 2012, 2:15 amI'm fairly new at reloading on my Dillon 550-B Press.
I'm focusing at this point on reloading .223 for my AR-15, and .30-06 for my M1 Garand.
I'm depriming the brass, then using the Dillon Pro Suage 600 to prep the brass for priming, and the Hornady Cam Lock Trimmer for sizing the brass.
My questions are: Ive checked over 100 pieces of .223 brass, and all are within normal limits, between 1.750-1.760". How often do you find that you need to resize .223?
I havent started working on the .30-06 reloading yet, just received my Springfield .30-06 dies from Dillon. Is it more frequent that I will need to resize this caliber brass. BTW, I have thoroughly researched the types of powder, bullets and primers for reloading the M1 Garand. IMR4896 Powder, 47gr, Hornady 150gr FMJ-BT Bullets and CCI #34 Primers.
Would appreciate any advice.
Thanks
I'm fairly new at reloading on my Dillon 550-B Press.
I'm focusing at this point on reloading .223 for my AR-15, and .30-06 for my M1 Garand.
I'm depriming the brass, then using the Dillon Pro Suage 600 to prep the brass for priming, and the Hornady Cam Lock Trimmer for sizing the brass.
My questions are: Ive checked over 100 pieces of .223 brass, and all are within normal limits, between 1.750-1.760". How often do you find that you need to resize .223?
I havent started working on the .30-06 reloading yet, just received my Springfield .30-06 dies from Dillon. Is it more frequent that I will need to resize this caliber brass. BTW, I have thoroughly researched the types of powder, bullets and primers for reloading the M1 Garand. IMR4896 Powder, 47gr, Hornady 150gr FMJ-BT Bullets and CCI #34 Primers.
Would appreciate any advice.
Thanks
Quote from Reloader on October 5, 2012, 4:17 pmIt sounds like you are confusing resizing the case with trimming the case. Resizing must be done every time the case is reloaded, to ensure the case fits the chamber and holds the bullet securely. Trimming must be done when the resized case stretches to longer than the maximum allowed case length. Typically, this must be done after every 2 or 3 firings. Cases must be resized before you measure their length to see if trimming is necessary.
For the M1 Garand, use only IMR 4895, H-4895, or IMR 4064 powders, and do not use bullets heavier than 175 grains. Use of heavier bullets or slower burning powders will damage the op-rod.
It sounds like you are confusing resizing the case with trimming the case. Resizing must be done every time the case is reloaded, to ensure the case fits the chamber and holds the bullet securely. Trimming must be done when the resized case stretches to longer than the maximum allowed case length. Typically, this must be done after every 2 or 3 firings. Cases must be resized before you measure their length to see if trimming is necessary.
For the M1 Garand, use only IMR 4895, H-4895, or IMR 4064 powders, and do not use bullets heavier than 175 grains. Use of heavier bullets or slower burning powders will damage the op-rod.
Quote from Reloader on October 7, 2012, 1:06 amDillon,
You are absolutely right. I apologize for the mistake, but I am new to reloading rifle calibers, and I'm learning things every day.
I've started with .223, have reloaded almost 500 rounds, and they performed beautifully at the range.
A lot of the work I'm now doing with the 550-B is new to me, having used my Square Deal for almost ten years loading .45LC, so the bottleneck cases involve a bit more of a learning curve for me. I now know how to use my Swage Pro 600, and my Case Trimmer, and am becoming more confident with each batch of brass.
Thanks for your help.
Dillon,
You are absolutely right. I apologize for the mistake, but I am new to reloading rifle calibers, and I'm learning things every day.
I've started with .223, have reloaded almost 500 rounds, and they performed beautifully at the range.
A lot of the work I'm now doing with the 550-B is new to me, having used my Square Deal for almost ten years loading .45LC, so the bottleneck cases involve a bit more of a learning curve for me. I now know how to use my Swage Pro 600, and my Case Trimmer, and am becoming more confident with each batch of brass.
Thanks for your help.