Nath__111 wrote:Hey Guys, I’m new to the whole reloading thing and was just wondering what the best reloading handbook to purchase is. I’m after the best handbook for reading through and getting a better understanding of the whole reloading process. I am also after a book to guide a beginner and I want the book to cover the data for a .243 Winchester . The Richard lee 2nd edition for $50 seems readily available is this ok for what I’m after. There seems to be an updated edition in 2017, 2019 and then 2021 is there a big difference? Or is there a better book that would suit what I’m after. Any input is always greatly appreciated. Thanks guys
Bugman wrote:As br said, online info is very good. I have only one reloading manual and that is the ADI book. ( I use it for my 243) Your case, bullet seating. overall length(s) can all be found online.
Nath__111 wrote:Hey Guys, I’m new to the whole reloading thing and was just wondering what the best reloading handbook to purchase is. I’m after the best handbook for reading through and getting a better understanding of the whole reloading process. I am also after a book to guide a beginner and I want the book to cover the data for a .243 Winchester . The Richard lee 2nd edition for $50 seems readily available is this ok for what I’m after. There seems to be an updated edition in 2017, 2019 and then 2021 is there a big difference? Or is there a better book that would suit what I’m after. Any input is always greatly appreciated. Thanks guys
Blr243 wrote:Yep 87 v max. Can’t sleep unless I have a bag of them under my pillow
cz515 wrote:Hey mate if they are fired from your rifle then they are fit for your rifle. Resize their necks, reload and shoot. You may need to fill resize every 5-10 reloads, do it when the bolt starts to get harder to close.
Regarding books, I think most are very similar. For powder info just look at ADI website
Nath__111 wrote:Hi Guys, Yeah I have done a bit of shooting. I have at the moment around 150 empty shells. I have been using the 80g federal power shok rounds and have found them to shoot really well out of my gun. I have heard a lot about the 87g Vmax and am very curious to try some when I get started reloading. I have found when checking my brass the almost all of the shells are about
•4 of a mm smaller at the neck end of the case compared to the primer (rear) end of the case, does this mean I have to FLR every case? All of the cases I have have only ever been fired once and all from my rifle. Thanks guys.
Nath__111 wrote:No worries, thanks heaps for that I’m probably looking into it too much. One other question I had was what is the reason for neck crimping I see some say for target shooting you don’t neck crimp and for hunting you crimp. Just wasn’t sure what that’s all about. Cheers.
Nath__111 wrote:Hi Guys, Yeah I have done a bit of shooting. I have at the moment around 150 empty shells. I have been using the 80g federal power shok rounds and have found them to shoot really well out of my gun. I have heard a lot about the 87g Vmax and am very curious to try some when I get started reloading. I have found when checking my brass the almost all of the shells are about
•4 of a mm smaller at the neck end of the case compared to the primer (rear) end of the case, does this mean I have to FLR every case? All of the cases I have have only ever been fired once and all from my rifle. Thanks guys.
Nath__111 wrote:No worries, thanks heaps for that I’m probably looking into it too much. One other question I had was what is the reason for neck crimping I see some say for target shooting you don’t neck crimp and for hunting you crimp. Just wasn’t sure what that’s all about. Cheers.
bladeracer wrote:Nath__111 wrote:No worries, thanks heaps for that I’m probably looking into it too much. One other question I had was what is the reason for neck crimping I see some say for target shooting you don’t neck crimp and for hunting you crimp. Just wasn’t sure what that’s all about. Cheers.
Crimp is mainly done to prevent the bullet moving under recoil in the magazine. But it can also increase neck tension, holding the bullet that little bit tighter while the powder starts burning, which can improve accuracy. I would disregard it initially, but it might be worth playing with when refining your loads. Factory ammo is often crimped just to make it more resilient during shipping.