Pearls of (Reloading) Wisdom

[rox]

Maybe everyone's seen this one, but if you haven't it's well worth a read. This thread from the Reloading forum at thehighroad.org has been running for 4 years with 711 posts (so far) of bizarre and amazing reloading tips and tricks:

Click here: What clever little things have you "invented or discovered" that you can share?

Someone should compile a book from them.
Hey! Who'll buy my book of reloading tips?

[ovenpaa]

Nice link and they mention Imperial sizing wax which I would highly recommend to any reloader.

I just wish they included pictures.

This is handy as well, I will give it a try at some point as I am still yet to buy a collet puller.

That those cheesy little collet rings that come with inertia bullet pullers are worthless and can be tossed. You can use a press shellholder for the caliber you are pulling and it works much better.

Many thanks to Rox who has since pointed out so this could be a dangerous option do take care if you try this!

Watch out though - there's a followup which suggests that it might not be such a good idea, since the shellholder could cover enough of the primer to cause ignition of a badly seated primer. Took me a while to find it, but it's post 618 on page 25:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.p ... 88&page=25

[rox]

Nice link and they mention Imperial sizing wax which I would highly recommend to any reloader.

I'm a big fan of the Imperial Dry Lube for neck sizing - so quick and easy on and off. What are the pros of the wax? how do you get it off?

Bob.

[ovenpaa]

You use such a small wipe that it barely needs removing, just a tiny wipe between finger and thumb and then rub it around the neck and shoulder, I use a kitchen tissue to remove any residue. I also use it for neck turning.

I usually only neck size.

[rox]

This is handy as well, I will give it a try at some point as I am still yet to buy a collet puller.

That those cheesy little collet rings that come with inertia bullet pullers are worthless and can be tossed. You can use a press shellholder for the caliber you are pulling and it works much better.

Watch out though - there's a followup which suggests that it might not be such a good idea, since the shellholder could cover enough of the primer to cause ignition of a badly seated primer. Took me a while to find it, but it's post 618 on page 25:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.p ... 88&page=25

Another good tip for inertial pullers is to use a foam earplug (like the yellow 'EAR' ones) in the puller to protect the meplats when the bullet flies out.


Bob.

[woody_rod]

Inertial pullers are bad juju. Buy a collet die and be done with it. The US$10 difference in price will disappear within minutes of using one.

The high road is a good site - no BS type of advice.

[ovenpaa]

A quick bump as this had the makings of a good post and it would be interesting to hear if anyone has any homespun pearls of wisdom, for reloading that is, I know all about avoiding blondes :)