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RCBS Supreme Master Kit
Neeco:
Anyone have experience with the Rainer 115gr LeadFree Jacketed Round Nose bullets?
unfy:
--- Quote from: Neeco on January 28, 2013, 04:00:30 PM ---Anyone have experience with the Rainer 115gr LeadFree Jacketed Round Nose bullets?
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No particular experience myself.
The 'lead free' is a misnomer, it is indeed lead. Rainier bullets suggest loading them as if they were lead only (not jacketed). I've had no problems in doing so with berry's bullets or even pushing them faster / hotter.
Neeco:
So, I was able to pick up everything else I need to start reloading.
Got a pound of Power Pistol and a pound of IMR 8208-XBR.
Also found some 60gr SP Hornady .223 bullets.
Anyone have any experience with anything listed? Specifically, whether or not you like the powders I have purchased to test out.
Again, I am new to this so I don't have any preconceived notions about ANY powders. I was just happy to find some to start working up some loads.
unfy:
You have the tools. You have the materials. You have the reloading book(s).
Start building up loads yourself and form your own opinion!
Can you get consistent holes in paper with your given primer/powder/bullet/rifle combo ... preferably at a velocity / charge you prefer ?
If you can, then yay!
You're going to undoubtedly consume all of your given powder (just so you get your money's worth). IMR 8208-XBR is a thermally stable powder so you'll probably enjoy it and would probably make a decent hunting load powder (where it might be freezing out etc).
Just a co-instructor reminder: make sure your 223 primers are seated deep enough. They should be at least a little shallow from the case head. AR15's with their floating firing pin can have an issue with slam fires if your primers aren't seated deep enough. This doesn't mean you need to crush the primer within the brass, but they should be recessed a bit :).
Neeco:
--- Quote from: unfy on January 30, 2013, 05:43:22 PM ---You have the tools. You have the materials. You have the reloading book(s).
Start building up loads yourself and form your own opinion!
Can you get consistent holes in paper with your given primer/powder/bullet/rifle combo ... preferably at a velocity / charge you prefer ?
If you can, then yay!
You're going to undoubtedly consume all of your given powder (just so you get your money's worth). IMR 8208-XBR is a thermally stable powder so you'll probably enjoy it and would probably make a decent hunting load powder (where it might be freezing out etc).
Just a co-instructor reminder: make sure your 223 primers are seated deep enough. They should be at least a little shallow from the case head. AR15's with their floating firing pin can have an issue with slam fires if your primers aren't seated deep enough. This doesn't mean you need to crush the primer within the brass, but they should be recessed a bit :).
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Thanks for the info!
I need to get started on loading. Ha! I just need time.
I'll be sure to check the primers on the .223
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