New Brass

[Ragnar51]

Hi guys, although I've been reloading for almost 40 years I've never used new factory brass and I'm not entirely sure what the proper procedure is. Do I resize and trim first or just load them up? BTW this is .338 Lapua in a bolt action rifle.

Thanks!!

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: New Brass

I had to withdraw from a match because I had trusted brass to be usable right from the bag. Some (too many) of my cases would not chamber in my semi.

I would suggest doing the same steps with new brass as you do with fired brass, plus any first-time case prep (i.e. reaming flash holes, etc.). It could prevent disappointment.

Greg

 

[insight3b]

Re: New Brass

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Greg Langelius *</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had to withdraw from a match because I had trusted brass to be usable right from the bag. Some (too many) of my cases would not chamber in my semi.

I would suggest doing the same steps with new brass as you do with fired brass, plus any first-time case prep (i.e. reaming flash holes, etc.). It could prevent disappointment.

Greg </div></div>
^^^what he said

 

[aloreman]

Re: New Brass

Treat all brass as once fired and youll never have an issue

 

[nso123]

Re: New Brass

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aloreman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Treat all brass as once fired and youll never have an issue </div></div>

x2

 

[judgedelta]

Re: New Brass

I don't have any matches to shoot, but for my hunting ammo, I use a match case gauge from Brownells. Never had a problem, Available for .223 and .308 for about 30 bucks.

You could cycle them through your rifle after loading, but you'll have to pull down any that don't fit. Lots easier to check the brass before you load, new brass or fired. Just be sure and keep your crimp ring up and out of the way when seating; or if you've got a gauge, check them again.

 

[gunnut223]

Re: New Brass

Treat all brass new or fired the same, do not skip steps. Ive always had to trim new brass

 

[Ragnar51]

Re: New Brass

Thanks for the advice guys!!