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    Newbie wants to reload for 22-250

    Greetings, I know there are a few threads on reloading appearing at the moment and I have already gleaned some info from them.

    My step son gave me his reloading gear which he was using to reload for both a .243 and a .270 as his business is taking off and he simply doesn't have any spare time.

    I only have a 22-250 for which I have been saving the brass from.

    I have had a look through what he gave me and there is a bottle of ADI powder (not sure which one) and an ADI manual, also scales, press etc.

    I note however no trimmer of any sort, so at the moment what I am needing some advice on is do I need a case trimmer, everything I have seen on Youtube suggests yes but just want to ask the collective brains on this forum.

    Budget well right at this moment its tiny although that may change in the new year.

    Thanks

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    not essential...good to have but not essential...I have trimmed brass using rather agricultural methods but measured,measured and measured again....for one or 3 reloads you possibly will get away without trimming at all....Im using my .223 inner and measuring as I cut back neck.... the bits to do it properly from LEE arent expensive...RGB dies are less than box of factory ammo ,that costing $59,99 so $3 a shot !!!!!!
    you COULD use a file..just measure lots...Ive used angle grinder...yip thats right....but was gentle....and measured lots...
    a good measuring stick is most valuable tool,set of micrometre/slidey thingies is perfect for the job...look likes a ruler crossed with pipe wrench...or capitol F you can measure case length...overall cartridge length...
    the other very important tool is a pen or pencil...to write down what load you have made up...so if its good,you can repeat endlessly.

    you WILL NEED case deburring tool...pointy one end and like rocket legs on other...trims inside and outside of case neck after you have trimmed it..agriculturally or otherwise... also good if have hornady brass or milserp brass with crimped primer pockets,quick twirl and the primers slip in easy...
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    just use the lee hand one its simple and no measuring required and cheap. Also if you trim you'll need a chamfer tool for deburring the neck after you've trimmed it also cheap. that's what i use
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    22-250 is actually known for its very good brass life so trimming probably won't be an issue untill your brass is 3 or 4 times fired anyhow. I'm a big fan of the Lee quick trim system where you just have a trim die for each of your calibres and trim on the press. It's dummy proof, quick and easy and consistent. Have a look at the adi website and their load library will give you an idea of what powders etc you will need for the projectiles you intend to reload.
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    Thanks for the advice so far time for more research.

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    These are what I use for case trimming. Cheap, simple and effective. Just need a battery drill or the likes and away you go.

    https://www.reloaders.co.nz/shop/Rel...ton+90116.html

    https://www.gunworks.co.nz/shop/item...udcase-trimmer

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    Quote Originally Posted by stagstalker View Post
    These are what I use for case trimming. Cheap, simple and effective. Just need a battery drill or the likes and away you go.

    https://www.reloaders.co.nz/shop/Rel...ton+90116.html

    https://www.gunworks.co.nz/shop/item...udcase-trimmer
    They work just as it says on the tin. Perfect.

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    I don't even use a drill

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    Fuk 6000+ fps

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    Thanks @stagstalker have ordered one of those trimmers and just ordered a sample pack of Sierra matchking 55grn to get me started
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    YIP used that type of trimmer by hand for years...then realised how easy it was using cordless drill....
    so I resize..then clean primer pocket,then chuck in holder in drill...stick doohicky down inside case to check/trim length...then champher inside n outside of case neck....AND if case is a bit dirty,wrap a choirboy around it and give drill another zip...brings them up great.

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    Powder that came with everything is ADI 2213C. Would this be ok with 55g projectiles or do I need something that burns faster?

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    Sounds like you need a load data book as well

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    Quote Originally Posted by Happy Jack View Post
    Powder that came with everything is ADI 2213C. Would this be ok with 55g projectiles or do I need something that burns faster?
    Definitely need something faster - ADI only list it in their data for the 70 grain option. You would be much better served by something like AR2206H, AR2208, 8208 or H380.
    You can download lots of load data from the powder manufacturers like ADI, Hodgdon, Alliant, etc. And many bullet manufacturers as well like Speer and Nosler.
    As a newbie you may not be aware that many of the Hodgdon (and IMR) powders listed in the manuals are made in Australia by ADI - they get given different names and sold in different packaging. Some of relevance to you are:
    AR2206H = H4895
    AR2208 = Varget
    Benchmark 8208 = IMR8208XBR

 

 

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