1st Round of Reloads....Now What

[bigmig]

I am new to precision reloading and just had my first successful range session with handloaded rounds. Definitaley an improvement of shot placement and the realization that my gun can shoot better than I can at the moment.

I have read and seen videos about resizing and get about 100 different opinions. From my limited understanding, my brass is now "fire formed" and will fit my chamber like a glove. I don't need to do a full length resize unless they are having trouble fitting in the gun or have expanded beyond length. From what I have read and watched, I just do a "neck sizing".

And then I read about "bumping the shoulder back" with a redding die and don't really know what that really means. So there is neck resizing, shoulder bumping, and full body resizing....which do I do now that I have fired one round out of my Lapua brass?

I have a Lee precision set with collett die, full body die and bullet seater...do I need to buy another die for shoulder bumping? Is it all dependent on how my brass have expanded during firing?

[fgw_in_fla]

You may end up in the "reloading" section with your question...
No matter. I started neck sizing a few months ago & noticed substantial consistancy with my reloads. I had extreme accuracy with my .270 & neck sizing enhanced it even more. As far as shoulder bumping, I haven't got that far yet but I'm sure some of the site "gurus" will enlighten you and get you aimed in the right direction.

For now, I recommend a little neck sizing. Clean the inside & outside of the neck a wee bit, size it up, reload, shoot & repeat. You may grin with a sense of accomplishment if you so desire.

You may also notice your brass wil last longer depending on the caliber. I have .270 & 30.06 brass on it's 12th firing. Still going strong.

AND.... don't forget to anneal. It is quite habit forming & very much worth the effort. I anneal after every 3rd firing to keep the brass happy ;D

Stay well & Enjoy,
Frank in Fla.

[82boy]

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[Blue Avenger]

LOL And there is partial sizing... turning the die out 1/4 to 1/2 turn, working the neck and body with your F/L die but stopping just short of pushing the shoulder back.