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  • Reloading

    Salt Bath Case Annealing 

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    Texas10
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    Published on 03-14-2019 08:00 AM
    Ballistic Recreations Salt Bath Annealing kit is designed to be used with the Lee Precision Melter - sold separately


    I have been annealing my brass via the salt bath method for about a year now, so I thought I'd post some results for those contemplating starting to anneal their brass but have not decided what equipment to buy.     Most resort to expensive annealing machines to process anneal their brass, but the salt bath may be of interest to ...
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    Sierra Bullets Update: 224 Valkyrie Data 

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    J.Baker
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    Published on 06-25-2018 12:52 PM
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    The Bulletsmiths at Sierra Bullets typically recommend a 6.5” twist barrel for the #9290 22 cal 90 gr HPBT bullet. However, for cartridges like the .224 Valkyrie that can push them over 2,650 fps muzzle velocity, a 7” twist barrel will stabilize the bullet correctly.
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    Sizing Die Setup and Shoulder Bump 

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    Published on 06-22-2018 08:00 AM
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    Whether your brand new to reloading or a seasoned veteran, you're probably already heard, read or watched something pertaining to sizing die setup to get the proper amount of shoulder bump and not overworking your brass. Most every reloading manual on the market explains how to do this, as do ...
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    .224 Valkyrie Load Data from Alliant Powders 

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    Published on 01-31-2018 06:00 PM
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    Alliant Powders has just released load data for the .224 Valkyrie developed with the 60-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip bullet and the 90-grain Sierra ...
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    The Realities of Case Annealing 

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    Published on 07-07-2017 03:59 PM
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    Case annealing has come up more than a few times on our reloading forum, and even just recently we have had two or three threads dedicated to the topic. While many shooters prefer to just `load and shoot`, or better yet ‘buy and shoot`, for the precision reloader annealing their brass is very much a part of the reloading process.
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    Reloading: Basic Case Preparation 

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    Published on 07-06-2017 06:29 AM
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    We get a lot of question on the forum from those looking to start reloading who ask what equipment they need to buy. Most often the replies suggest they purchase one of the many pre-packaged kits from one of the major manufacturers such as the RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Master Kit or the Hornady Lock-n-Load Classic Single Stage Kit. ...
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