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- Jun 10, 2016
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So I just ordered my first press. I got an RCBS ProChucker 5. I know I need to start out slow. What are the places you go for load data. And tips or things I should look out for would be greatly appreciated.
So I just ordered my first press. I got an RCBS ProChucker 5. I know I need to start out slow. What are the places you go for load data. And tips or things I should look out for would be greatly appreciated.
So I just ordered my first press. I got an RCBS ProChucker 5. I know I need to start out slow. What are the places you go for load data. And tips or things I should look out for would be greatly appreciated.
Got another noob question. When reloading the .44 mag do you seat and crimp in one pull or seat all the bullets and then crimp them all in separate steps? I have mine set where it will seat the bullet and crimp. It took a lot of adjusting to get it to do both at once. How do you know if your crimp is sufficient? I'm using Hornady 240gr XTP with a cannelure. If I have to seat and then crimp so be it, I'd like my first batch to be a success.
There is a lot more in the manuals than just the load data and any new reloader should read the manual preferably two or more first. Things like pressure signs, the differences in powders, all the safety cautions, etc.
Got another noob question. When reloading the .44 mag do you seat and crimp in one pull or seat all the bullets and then crimp them all in separate steps? I have mine set where it will seat the bullet and crimp. It took a lot of adjusting to get it to do both at once. How do you know if your crimp is sufficient? I'm using Hornady 240gr XTP with a cannelure. If I have to seat and then crimp so be it, I'd like my first batch to be a success.
For roll crimping, I will do it in one step. Taper crimp is always two steps.
To set the die to seat and crimp:
1) Put die in press, part way. Raise bullet seating stem.
2) Insert case in press, move to top of stroke.
3) Screw die in until you feel the crimp portion touch the case, then back off 1/2 turn.
4) Seat bullet in case, starting with shallow, seating, then screw seating stem in, step by step, until the bullet is seated properly. The case mouth should line up with the crimp groove.
5) Raise seating stem several turns.
6) Raise case with bullet to top of stroke. Screw in die, until the case mouth touches the crimper. The lower case, screw die in a small amount (1/4 turn or less), the raise case. Check crimp. Repeat until crimp is correct.
7) Screw lock ring tight.
8) Raise case to top, then screw in the bullet seater until it touches bullet. Lock the jam nut.
9) Test with another case and bullet.
It takes longer to read, than to do it.
Thanks for all of the replies. I know I have been MIA from this post for a while now. I have been travelling all the time and just started back into this. I have the first batch of rounds cleaned and re-primed just waiting on powder and projectiles then ill let you guys know how that goes. fingers crossed I wont be missing any fingers after range day.
From what I experienced, one thing you need to look for besides the usual pressure signs and stuff is your bullets walking out of the case. I loaded some new to me coated bullets in my .357, the recoil started pulling the bullets out of their cases The third bullet moved enough to interfere with the revolver's action.
Would you contribute that to improper crimping?