Non-Political Gun Talk (On topic)

[1BROWNWRENCH]

Not really. You could spend a lot more for fancier equipment but there are cheaper options. Mostly slower is the drawback. Not a problem unless you are reloading a boatload of ammo.

Lee Turret Press is slower than a progressive press but still good and a lot cheaper for example.

And you can add extra equipment gradually. Not absolutely required but can make reloading quicker, easier, or for more accurate ammo.

I have the RCBS Rock Chucker master set with a tumbler.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

the bullet is fast today

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

Ever trim down split 357 brass to 38 Spl length?

 

[silverbullet2893]

the bullet is fast today

I’m like a stray dog looking for food when it comes to brass lol

 

[oldngray]

Save your brass.

Half the cost of a load is the brass. If you need to keep buying new brass your savings are minimal.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

Got more 40 S&W brass than I can cope with right now. Need bullets.

 

[oldngray]

Ever trim down split 357 brass to 38 Spl length?

I never tried it but doesn't .357 brass have thicker walls? I see no reason why it wouldn't work though. I almost never trim pistol brass. Mostly just bottleneck rifle cartridges.

If you want to shoot lighter loads in a .357 there's really no point to doing it. Just be careful about double charging the lighter loads.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

I never tried it but doesn't .357 brass have thicker walls? I see no reason why it wouldn't work though. I almost never trim pistol brass. Mostly just bottleneck rifle cartridges.

Usually only have to trim well used cases when they begin to stretch a bit. I always check them for length if I don't recall where they came from. Last time around after that if they show much excess length.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

Speaking of necked cartridges, whatever happened to 357 Sig?

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

I never tried it but doesn't .357 brass have thicker walls? I see no reason why it wouldn't work though. I almost never trim pistol brass. Mostly just bottleneck rifle cartridges.

If you want to shoot lighter loads in a .357 there's really no point to doing it. Just be careful about double charging the lighter loads.

I just do standard to hot loading for 357, depending on the bullet. I just do the 38 Spl fairly light especially for indoor practice.

 

[oldngray]

I have the RCBS Rock Chucker master set with a tumbler.

I use a Lee press but have added stuff from about every manufacturer over time. I have some RCBS like a primer pocket swagger (to take the crimp out of military brass). My trimmer is a Lyman. So is my powder scale. I would have to look to see what I have in the equipment I seldom use.

 

[oldngray]

Speaking of necked cartridges, whatever happened to 357 Sig?

Necked cartridges always have a hard time in pistols.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

The only problem I've really had with the setup is with the priming part allowing them to go sideways on occasion. Gotta take your time on that stage.

 

[oldngray]

Usually only have to trim well used cases when they begin to stretch a bit. I always check them for length if I don't recall where they came from. Last time around after that if they show much excess length.

Rimmed cartridges headspace on the rim so overall length isn't that critical. As long as its still short enough to chamber you're good to go.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

Funny the inertia puller was not included in the kit. happens.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

Wouldn't excess length mess with your crimp?

 

[oldngray]

The only problem I've really had with the setup is with the priming part allowing them to go sideways on occasion. Gotta take your time on that stage.

I use a hand primer. Its slower but you can feel what you're doing a lot better than with the press. Adds an extra step but worth it to me.

 

[oldngray]

Wouldn't excess length mess with your crimp?

It could. I use taper crimp dies for some calibers.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

I use a hand primer. Its slower but you can feel what you're doing a lot better than with the press. Adds an extra step but worth it to me.

I have one but I haven't used it yet.

 

[sailfish]

Save your brass.

Too late!



Mostly steel anyway.