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NCMountain · January 4, 2010, 09:21 AM

I will keep it short here. First congrats on reading and re-reading the manual, something alot of folks don't do. Simplicity of one caliber does make it easier to begin. Uneven crimp.....hmmmmm? Makes me think you may need to measure your brass for one, to see if it is stretched depending on what if any hot loads you shoot that will stretch the case.

I find a trimmer an essential piece of equipment and like the Lee trimmer, they only cost several dollars so it is not like these will break the bank.

Are you reloading factory shot ammo for the 1st time or what?????

Tumbling.......I don't see how anyone does without one but I am a complete package person when it comes to reloading. May as well have all the goodies. But you can use a very very mild steel wool to rub the outer case to clean it but your still in need to do some minor cleaning in the case itself. That is where a tumbler assist alot. That will be something for you to evaluate later if other methods become too time engaging.

Good luck and sure you will get tons of information.

January 4, 2010, 09:21 AM	#6
NCMountain Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2009 Location: western, NC Posts: 121	Welcome I will keep it short here. First congrats on reading and re-reading the manual, something alot of folks don't do. Simplicity of one caliber does make it easier to begin. Uneven crimp.....hmmmmm? Makes me think you may need to measure your brass for one, to see if it is stretched depending on what if any hot loads you shoot that will stretch the case. I find a trimmer an essential piece of equipment and like the Lee trimmer, they only cost several dollars so it is not like these will break the bank. Are you reloading factory shot ammo for the 1st time or what????? Tumbling.......I don't see how anyone does without one but I am a complete package person when it comes to reloading. May as well have all the goodies. But you can use a very very mild steel wool to rub the outer case to clean it but your still in need to do some minor cleaning in the case itself. That is where a tumbler assist alot. That will be something for you to evaluate later if other methods become too time engaging. Good luck and sure you will get tons of information.