May 2, 2007, 09:31 AM | #1 |
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A few questions...
My reloading stuff came in last night, and I was able to make my first few rounds. I ordered the Lee Turret kit. Setting it up was a bitch, but once it was going, I was really suprised by the simplicity. The recipe I used was
10.1 grains Accurate #7 Win small pistol primer Ranier .40 S&W 135 Grain JHP COL 1.125 I'll be firing this through an XD-40. I had a few questions I wanted to ask before I took the brave step of actually firing. 1. My first few rounds were a little short. What affect would this likely have? I put a magazine full of these rounds in my gun and then manually operated the slide. Each round chambered and was ejected without a problem. Are these rounds dangerous? 2. I crimped all of the rounds I made, but it seems crimping is optional? Looking at my factory ammo, I don't see a crimp. What affect will this have? 3. I was using some once-fired brass from my last range trip. I didn't do any cleaning step (haven't gotten my tumbler yet), although I did visually inspect each cartridge to make sure there was nothing inside and there were no ruptures. What cleaning steps do most people take? 4. Any general tips on firing that first round? Thanks. Last edited by jabb0r; May 2, 2007 at 09:38 AM. Reason: Corrected powder # |
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For 10.1 gr, I hope you're shooting around 135gr bullets.
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May 2, 2007, 11:55 AM | #4 |
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It's always best to convince your wife that she has the honor of firing these first rounds, especially if you are not getting along.
My wife would kill me if she read this, Just Kidding Dear!!! First! The load you list is a starting load The Minimum OAL is usually listed at 1.105 - Alliant Data. So if you are not shorter than this, there will be no noticable effect, with your minimum load. Follow OAL in recipe in the future. If the crimp is biting into the bullet, it is a definite over crimp, and at max loads could be a problem. Overcrimping usually produces poor accuracy. Adjust your crimp die with a sized case that has not been belled. Allow the die to just touch the brass, then gradually turn it down, as you seat bullets, until you cannot set the bullet back by pushing it against your bench. You dont need to tumble brass straight wall pistol brass, but it must be clean and free and free of grit. You will be extatic after the initial firing!!!!!!!
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