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Casey · December 20, 2000, 11:04 AM

Bullshooter,

I agree with the idea of using at least three reloading books. I always check one against at least one other, to make sure the powder weights and OAL are not a mistype or just wrong.

I also use a case guage for almost every caliber I load (.223, 22-250, 30-06, .45 ACP, 40 S&W, 9x23). The only exception is the 9mm Makarov, and that's only because I haven't got around to finding one yet. A case guage ensures that your round will chamber, without having to use the barrel of your gun.

If you only neck size rifle brass, the case guage is probably of limited value. However, you are currently loading pistol rounds that should be full length sized anyway.

Casey

December 20, 2000, 11:04 AM	#13
Casey Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2000 Location: Delaware, OH, USA Posts: 279	Bullshooter, I agree with the idea of using at least three reloading books. I always check one against at least one other, to make sure the powder weights and OAL are not a mistype or just wrong. I also use a case guage for almost every caliber I load (.223, 22-250, 30-06, .45 ACP, 40 S&W, 9x23). The only exception is the 9mm Makarov, and that's only because I haven't got around to finding one yet. A case guage ensures that your round will chamber, without having to use the barrel of your gun. If you only neck size rifle brass, the case guage is probably of limited value. However, you are currently loading pistol rounds that should be full length sized anyway. Casey __________________ "Our job is to give people not what they want, but what we decide they ought to have." Richard Salant, former President of CBS News "To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men." Abraham Lincoln