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October 3, 2008, 08:17 AM
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Join Date: February 20, 2008
Location: Lyons, GA
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Stage 1 Complete
Each case was visually inspected and then tumbled. After tumbling I felt the inside of each case down around the head for any signs of a ridge. I then inspected the case necks for any signs of cracks or defects; I then inspected the bodies, heads, and primer pockets. They are now ready for stage 2.
Oh yea I love this, takes all this time for a brief bang but the gratification knowing I built the bang. Left to right of picture, 30-06, 8x57, 243, 223 
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October 3, 2008, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: September 15, 2008
Location: NE TN
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BigBlack, Way to go !
Not only did you build them yourself , You got better quality ammo at a third of the price. How's that for satisfaction . Mike |
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October 3, 2008, 08:27 AM
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Join Date: December 12, 2006
Location: Indiana
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I agree, it's quite satisfying.
You might want to get a concentricity gauge too. They don't have to be expensive. http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...160&t=11082005 |
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October 3, 2008, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: September 29, 2008
Posts: 325
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Awesome! I've been considering getting into reloading, so I'll be eagerly awaiting updates to this thread. Excellent work. Those cases look more polished than factory ammunition.
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October 4, 2008, 09:25 PM
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Join Date: May 4, 2007
Location: People's Republik of Illinois...in "gun valley"
Posts: 366
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No...No...No....No...
STAGE 1 = steal underpants
STAGE 2 = ? ? ? ? STAGE 3 = PROFIT Seriously, reloading is the way to go if you plan on doing volume shooting or if you want the best accuracy out of your rifle. Be safe |
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