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02-24-2010, 08:20 PM
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do you size new brass?
Just curious, I just ordered some new brass from starline, and had planned on sizing it prior to reloading. But got me wondering, is this necessary, and do other people do this? Thanks for your input!
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02-24-2010, 08:28 PM
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Re: do you size new brass?
Gary, sheck out some previous forums. I posted two in the last 45 days about new brass. Check them out and you will get all the answers you need.
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02-24-2010, 08:37 PM
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Re: do you size new brass?
Will do J,
Sorry for newb mistake of not searching first. (Just didn't want to count flags or type February 9, 2001 AGAIN.) Thanks, Gary |
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02-24-2010, 09:22 PM
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Re: do you size new brass?
The short answer is YES.
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02-24-2010, 09:26 PM
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Re: do you size new brass?
No prob, just thought all the responses will assure you to resize. It seems odd to 'fix' the 'NEW' brass, but that will fix anymistakes they made.
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02-24-2010, 09:43 PM
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Re: do you size new brass?
Yes, and check for length after sizing.
I've learned that the worst offender for overly long brass, straight from the factory before sizing is .32 Winchester Special brass, with .30-30 a close second.
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02-25-2010, 08:55 AM
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Re: do you size new brass?
ALways size and check the length of new brass.
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02-25-2010, 10:21 AM
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Re: do you size new brass?
Thanks guys, do appreciate it. I should have clarified, its 45ACP brass that I ordered. Still hold true for pistol brass?
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02-25-2010, 11:47 AM
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Re: do you size new brass?
yes
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02-25-2010, 07:58 PM
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Re: do you size new brass?
yes
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04-14-2010, 07:59 PM
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Re: do you size new brass?
Yes you should. Brass sometimes gets dinged up a bit in transit.I always fl size, trim, chamfer,and square the primer pockets, on all new brass.
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04-14-2010, 08:18 PM
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Re: do you size new brass?
always size brass.
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04-14-2010, 10:05 PM
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Re: do you size new brass?
Size and trim both, as almost all new brass requires this.
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04-15-2010, 03:01 PM
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Re: do you size new brass?
Yep. Size it, trim it to square up the mouths and de-burr the flash hole.
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04-16-2010, 10:28 PM
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Re: do you size new brass?
Another yup here. Size & trim and check pockets.
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04-30-2010, 12:52 AM
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Re: do you size new brass?
It depends. Lately all mynew brass is at SAAMI minimum.
I usually resize, deburr primer flash, even weigh... But not always. |
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04-30-2010, 09:37 AM
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Re: do you size new brass?
in a word.... Yes
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05-02-2010, 02:32 PM
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Re: do you size new brass?
Yes sir.
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