TIP 1.
Most handloaders prefer to use a powder thrower and weigh every 10th charge or so to check for consistency.
- Ball and flake powders measure quite easily and are normally very consistent.
- Kernel (tubular – slow burning) powders are much harder to cycle through a powder measure. This results in non-uniform powder charges with every lift of the handle.
The solution? Drop 2 or 3 grains from the desired amount and make up the full amount by using a powder trickler onto the scale dish to get it exact every time.
TIP 2.
Novice reloaders are often puzzled when fired cases take much effort to full length resize or even neck size. The complaint often goes like this:
“I’ve applied some lube to the case, but it is still hard to resize the case”
One thing they forgot to do: brush the inside of the case neck. Yes, it really is this simple.
Simply brush the inside of every case before sizing a few times to remove burnt powder residue and other foreign material. It makes one hell of a difference!
TIP 3.
Factory loads are a compromise. They are required to work from any given rifle on any type of game and in varying conditions.
The reloader, however, can pinpoint his/here own specific needs and pick one perfect projectile.
The result can be a startling improvement in rifle/handgun performance and an increase in its effectiveness.
