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Precision rifle reloading is a blast and the quality of ammo you produce can be much better than what is available commercially.
My procedure for fired brass goes like this:
1. Clean the case.
2. Check case wall for stretching internally with a Case Master gauge.
3. Uniform the flash hole internally if not already done.
4. Ream the primer pocket for consistent depth if not already done.
5. Trim to proper length.
6. Chamfer case mouth.
7. Neck size or full length resize if needed.
8. Seat primers individually by hand or with priming tool for consistent feel. Never use the press for this.
9. Add powder charge using an electronic scale. Weigh each charge.
10. Seat the bullet with a micrometer type bench rest seater die.
11. Check the loaded round for run out with Case Master gauge. Anything over .002” goes into the practice bin.
12. Go to range and shoot under half minute of angle groups with hunting rifle. Better if competition rifle is used.
13. Repeat steps 1 through 12.
Of course, this is a bit on the extreme side. Then again you ought to see what I go through with my wild cats.
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