Author Topic: using once-fired brass for handi with only necksizer (Read 664 times)

lostsniper308 · « **on:** April 16, 2006, 03:50:44 PM »

well my rifle likes the remington brass and over at the local gunstore theirs once-fired for .10/pc. only problem is i can only neck-size my brass. I have a lee-classic loader (pound-n-load) so thats why only neck-size.

dodd3 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2006, 12:14:58 AM »

have you tride them in your handi with the neck sized but not loaded,if they chamber alrite and the action closes and lock up properly then i cant see wy not.
bernie

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2006, 03:41:45 AM »

well i have used once-fired from an auto and they work fine, but i have no idea where these came from(its a coffee can full of brass cases)

Ranger J · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2006, 09:53:23 AM »

It all depends. The resize them and see if they chamber empty is good idea. I ran into problems with the Classic when the .44s fired in my Handi, when resized with the Classic would not chamber in my Deerfield. I know the Classic has loaded a lot of cartridges successfully but for a little more cash you can get a single stage press with a full length resizing dye and never have to worry. I have never regretted it. I also have not missed the occasional detonation while repriming.
RJ

Winter Hawk · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2006, 11:39:43 AM »

You might want to look at the Lee hand press. You can full-length resize with it. You don't need a bench then. I have one and it works pretty well. I reload for the .30-30, .308 and .30-06 with it when I need to full lenght resize. Otherwise I use a Lyman 310 tong tool which neck sizes.

As suggested, check the empties in your rifle. If they chamber alright you shouldn't have any problems just neck sizing.

-WH-

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2006, 03:15:27 PM »

how hard is it to use the hand press? can't imagine it being too comfortable seating a bullet to a new case.

milkman · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2006, 03:54:55 PM »

I have a Lee hand press that I sometimes use at the range. I full length size from .243 through 45-70 with very little effort. I wouldn't want to load a thousand at a time but 20 to 30 isn't a problem.

cattleskinner · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2006, 04:36:51 PM »

Let's just say that you'll have no trouble with the hand press. I was using the lee loader for a couple pistol cartridges, and a 223, and when I started using a press...either single stage, or the hand press, I was suprised by how easy it was to seat a bullet compared to pounding it in. I'd recommend one, as once you figure out how to set the dies, it's nice to have a couple steps combined, plus the ability to fl size if needed. My hand press was 20 bucks I think, plus lee dies (if you want those) are about another 20-25 depending on the style...Good luck!

~~~Amos

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2006, 06:11:46 AM »

how many dies/what kind are needed?