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MLC · September 7, 2002, 09:51 PM

I am in the process of finally buying a reloading press and necessary equipment. Going the rock chucker route and have a couple of questions:
I have a ton of once fired brass for my rifles, can I just clean em, deprime em and load them up? Are they what is considered to be fire formed to the chamber of my rifle? As long as they still are within spec for the case length etc.

I have a remington 700 LTR, What is the heaviest bullet I can shoot accurately with the 1:12" twist(I think?)? I was going to buy 175's for longer range,target only.

I also have a Kimber/Mauser in 7mm Mag any recommendations for accurate loads?

Is a "match" bullet truly necessary for precision shooting?
I've seen reference to the 155 grain Palma bullet being excellent.
Thoughts?

Guess that's enough for now.
TIA

September 7, 2002, 09:51 PM	#1
MLC Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2001 Location: New Hope, PA Posts: 230	Need advice on reloading setup. I am in the process of finally buying a reloading press and necessary equipment. Going the rock chucker route and have a couple of questions: I have a ton of once fired brass for my rifles, can I just clean em, deprime em and load them up? Are they what is considered to be fire formed to the chamber of my rifle? As long as they still are within spec for the case length etc. I have a remington 700 LTR, What is the heaviest bullet I can shoot accurately with the 1:12" twist(I think?)? I was going to buy 175's for longer range,target only. I also have a Kimber/Mauser in 7mm Mag any recommendations for accurate loads? Is a "match" bullet truly necessary for precision shooting? I've seen reference to the 155 grain Palma bullet being excellent. Thoughts? Guess that's enough for now. TIA