henry d Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I am getting some match brass from Lapua, my Q is, Does it need any prep or is it just load and go ? Cheers big ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I load and go. Expect 50 answers for and against in the next 10 minutes though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Good, thats the way we learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULT Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Just load them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 no issues with just loading here, but no doubt its wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I load and go. Expect 50 answers for and against in the next 10 minutes though Oops, sorry, mate, I agree! Did initially but soon found out that it was unnecessary. For the 223, I really had to give it a shove to run the cylinder into the die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5shooter Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 It depends on what you are wanting to do. Hunting probably not. Long range varminting, its youre choice I usually do. Informal target probably not Target competition, most definatly, all youre competitors will be so if you want the most consistent ammo then you have to. You wont see much difference at ranges up to say 2-300 yards but after that you will. For new brass my procedure is: Ream primer pockets Deburr flashholes (would surprise you the state of new flashholes in new brass if looked at v closely.) Run through expander mandrel Turn case necks Run through the correct size neck bushing for optimum neck tension. Tumble and load up. Many will think this is Too much work but if you want extremely consistent ammo at long range this is most definatly worth while. Just my 2p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 With lap .. check for daylight at both ends, run over an expander mandrel .. load and go ... then for second loading turn neck lightly, trim, etc... and I'm not sure if it makes a mountain of difference but then .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 It depends on what you are wanting to do. Hunting probably not. Long range varminting, its youre choice I usually do. Informal target probably not.............. You wont see much difference at ranges up to say 2-300 yards but after that you will. The above in red is what I have in mind, as it is .222 For new brass my procedure is: Ream primer pockets Pockets look good, but I haven`t put a gauge on them yet Deburr flashholes (would surprise you the state of new flashholes in new brass if looked at v closely.)They look absolutely tip-top through the magnifying glass. Should I use them for 704yd hares ? :tongueincheekemoticon: Cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5shooter Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I suppose it all depends what you want from youre gun and ammo. I must admit I am a bit of a perfecto freak and eave nothing to chance and like to cover all areas so that when I miss its MY fault and not the guns fault and its usually due to a miscalculated wind reading. 704 yard Hares I use my .22 airwolf. Its much more consistent at that range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Just load them up and shoot . Your biggest anomally is the fire forming your cases and you wont do that untill you have shot them once . Second time round you can take a bit more time with them . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5shooter Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Just load them up and shoot . Your biggest anomally is the fire forming your cases and you wont do that untill you have shot them once . Second time round you can take a bit more time with them . Harnser . Brass work hardens so for best results do all of youre prep on new brass. You wont get consistent and correct neck tension from un worked new brass, if precision is the aim then attention has to be paid first loading aswell as second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleaner4hire Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 if there are any burrs on the primer pocket I get rid of them and I run an expander die through as it can be a bit overtight on the necks. Then load away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooter Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I bought 200 Lapua brand new for the .308. I gave them all a length check and a few needed trimming, a few had burrs on the primer pocket, but apart from that nothing major. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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