375 H&H reloaders out there?

KDM · March 15, 2007, 11:35 PM

Hey, all...new to the reloading game. I've read through my Barnes reloading and Speer #13 books, plus the reloading thread here at TFL, and boy, lots of info to absorb. The rifle that I'll be feeding is a CZ 550.

I'm at the point now where I'm gonna start "stuffin' brass". Will start out with the Barnes 300 grainers. Got a couple quick questions: 1- would casting the chamber provide any benefit, relative to chamber dimensions I have to work with; 2- what about crimping...will it be necessary, or only required with cannelured bullets; 3- and probably most important, is this...a little knowledge is dangerous, and now I've got it, I'm thinking all I need to do is measure accurately, use recommended components, and keep the COL at the limit. Doubt it's as simple as that, is it??? Someone enlighten the young grasshopper!

Scorch · March 16, 2007, 01:13 AM

That's about all there is to it. Trim the cases the first time you reload them. On my 375, I used to crimp the bullets due to recoil. Try it and see if you feel you need to crimp or not. No need to cast the chamber, the brass will tell you what you have, and since you already know what caliber the rifle is, I see very little value in doing so.

March 16, 2007, 01:13 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	That's about all there is to it. Trim the cases the first time you reload them. On my 375, I used to crimp the bullets due to recoil. Try it and see if you feel you need to crimp or not. No need to cast the chamber, the brass will tell you what you have, and since you already know what caliber the rifle is, I see very little value in doing so. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

March 15, 2007, 11:35 PM	#1
KDM Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2006 Location: California Posts: 457	375 H&H reloaders out there? Hey, all...new to the reloading game. I've read through my Barnes reloading and Speer #13 books, plus the reloading thread here at TFL, and boy, lots of info to absorb. The rifle that I'll be feeding is a CZ 550. I'm at the point now where I'm gonna start "stuffin' brass". Will start out with the Barnes 300 grainers. Got a couple quick questions: 1- would casting the chamber provide any benefit, relative to chamber dimensions I have to work with; 2- what about crimping...will it be necessary, or only required with cannelured bullets; 3- and probably most important, is this...a little knowledge is dangerous, and now I've got it, I'm thinking all I need to do is measure accurately, use recommended components, and keep the COL at the limit. Doubt it's as simple as that, is it??? Someone enlighten the young grasshopper!