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How many times would be a basic rule for reloading my norma 270 brass? This was all originally factory ammo and have reloaded 3-4 times. Load is .5 grain under max and cant see any obvious signs of pressure or wear.
Hate to throw it out but want to be safe.
With Reloaders around me up to 18 times, low pressure on cases will be more . All depends on the make of case as well
Keep going on one round till the primer falls out. I have no experience with 270 or your reloading technique but I have 6 firings out of 308 brass so far without even a FL size. I'd say any less than 10 firings would be disappointing.
I read 7-10 firings. Annealing if you want more
Shit, thats sounding good. Its norma brassQuote:
Originally Posted by kawekakid
I'd keep loading, I would imagine you'll get at least another 3 and more than likely 5. I've fired federal factory ammo 7 times with no issues, I user Nosler now and am at my 8th firing with no issues at all and for the last 3 to 4 firings have been with loads 5 grain over max - this is also with a .270. How many times have you had to trim them?
Cheers bro, what does annealing mean for a simpleton?Quote:
Originally Posted by Toby
lol, everyone replys at one. classic :thumbsup:
Never needed a trim :) not oneQuote:
Originally Posted by Grunta
Heating the neck up a bit, simple enough? There was a thread that was helpful on here I'll try find it for you
Cheers JamesQuote:
Originally Posted by kiwijames
You were probably a kneeling when you proposed Gibo.
As long as it chambers after a mild resize or better yet, after firing, you are all good.
Primer pockets still firm will generally mean you have no concerns with case head expansion.
Necks are generally first to go on L/A cases due to resizing and brass flo.
Should get at least 8-9 goes I reckon Gibo.
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Plenty of life then!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
you might find if your not annealing your going to lose neck tension and accuracy soon after a few more firings. as the neck gets work hardened.
Sounds like something il look into.Quote:
Originally Posted by bully
Cheers Dave, they re chamber straight after firing, primers still tight. Good primers too :DQuote:
Originally Posted by R93
Il be happy to get another 4-5 re loads.
Helpful as ever koro pops :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
Gobo
There is lots of Youtube vids on how to anneal brass cases.
Try this method except there is no benefit of dropping the brass into water.
Annealing Brass in HD - YouTube
Give it a go .... you got nothing to loose.
Cheers
Pete
Cheers Peat :PQuote:
Originally Posted by P38
Looks easy enough. Will have a crack with some of my shit brass to look at colours etc. be something to do if nothing else :D
Sorry for the typo Gibo. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
Tried to correct it but got the 403 error
Cheers
Pete
Annealing softens the neck of case and saves on cracking when reloading
Dont be sorry mate, its far from the worst i get called :DQuote:
Originally Posted by P38
I assume neck sizing? If on min loads maybe 30 times, 303brit could be 7 or 8 times, it varies a lot. The "life" drops however as you use more powder and full size.
Yip only having to neck size. Guess i'll just keep an eye out for signs of wear and keep going. Was told to chuck em out after 4 but wasnt keen so good that the concensus is about 8-10+ :DQuote:
Originally Posted by steven
Norma was I would hope still is a very good brand in cases. From memory I got up to 15 reloads before I had to anneal the necks
A BBQ motor works well to drive machine for annealing, the speed is prefect
Anealing is not so simple and is the quick way to ruin brass , needs a lot of care , over heating is the problem , causes grain growth , but go the google route and read up all you canQuote:
Originally Posted by Toby
Three indicators to look out for in reloaded brass:
1) loose primer pockets. Use a hand primer so you can "feel" when seating the primer. you cant feel anything if you seat the primer with your press.
2) slit necks...a sure sign the brass is betting brittle form being re-works, so they need anealing or you will get more split necks
3) brass thinning near the base.....VERY IMPORTANT to check for this or you will end up with case head separation. Its the result of brass flow from repeated reloading, and too much headspace, which is often because of setting your resize die up wrong.
Do a search on case head separation. Plenty on it and how to check for it.
+1Quote:
Originally Posted by NZVarminter
Reloading for semi autos is a different matter too.
I chuck my semi brass after 5-6 firings due to the increased headspace, chamber size and more violent extraction/ejection, especially in AK actions.
Bolt actions, I tend to neck size only and am up to 16 firings on some.
Thanks man! Good infoQuote:
Originally Posted by NZVarminter