Brass For Each Rifle?

[JackEllis]

I'm sure I'm not the only reloader who has more than one rifle in a given caliber, so I'm curious to know whether you size a set of brass for each rifle or size for the rifle with the longest chamber or...

In my case the rifles are a Tikka T3 Lite and a Howa 1500 Varmint, both in .223. Fired brass from the Howa is about .008 shorter than brass fired from the Tikka.

[Kwikvette]

I'd like to know what others do too.

What I do is, I keep brass shot from one rifle and use that brass to reload for that specific rifle (ammo cans, labeled). I full-length resize though when I whip up a load.

[Divernhunter]

Brass that I only have one rifle for I will neck size. Brass that I have more than one rifle for I FL size.

[JagerDog]

I'm sure I'm not the only reloader who has more than one rifle in a given caliber, so I'm curious to know whether you size a set of brass for each rifle or size for the rifle with the longest chamber or...

In my case the rifles are a Tikka T3 Lite and a Howa 1500 Varmint, both in .223. Fired brass from the Howa is about .008 shorter than brass fired from the Tikka.

I think you mean shorter chamber. 0.008 seems like a lot though.

Ideally, you'd keep them separate if trying to maximize case life and accuracy in both.

I've got a Kimber of OR bolt .223 and AR's. Range fodder gets FL resized to Wilson gauge. I've got some "premium" rounds centered around (neck sized or minimum shoulder bump) to the Kimber.

[Mesa Defense]

I generally separate bolt gun and auto brass. For example, Lapua 6.5 for bolts and Hornady for gas guns. I FL size with a bushing die and do bump shoulder differently for both. I find the 233 to be very forgiving in a bolt gun.

[polygunner]

Different brass and sizing die for each rifle. Unless the sizing requirements are the same, then 2 or 3 rifles use the same die.

General use plinking ammo is sized for use in all rifles of a given caliber.

pg

[M1NM]

Since I'm not trying to get all the bullets through only one hole in the target I load everything the same for all my guns in each caliber. The only exception is my 223 Ruger No1. The guy I got it from worked up a great load for it so I always do 100 and when I run out of them I do 100 more.

[pacrat]

I'm sure I'm not the only reloader who has more than one rifle in a given caliber, so I'm curious to know whether you size a set of brass for each rifle or size for the rifle with the longest chamber or...

In my case the rifles are a Tikka T3 Lite and a Howa 1500 Varmint, both in .223. Fired brass from the Howa is about .008 shorter than brass fired from the Tikka.

My own take on subject, and reasoning.

I load for 3 different rifles chambered for .243 Win. All are different models of Rem. [660-700-788] Not that that matters.

I'm a bit anal. After factoring costs to set up a rifle to suit my requirements. Initial cost - epoxy bedding action - trigger work - sling swivels - recoil pad - scope mounts, rings, and scope. It all adds up.

Why skimp on the price of one die set to go with each rifle. Which would also include major messing with die adjustments every time. Different sizing and seating depth requirements, etc.

For me, not worth the hassle

I could choose to go with one die set, and not sort and log brass per rifle. Also go with one load for all. Which would mean that the best accuracy attainable for each rifle would never be realized.

JM2c

[Fjold]

I use different brands of brass to keep them segregated and I have two sets of dies. I have three 243s, the Match gun uses Norma brass and match dies, the varmint gun uses Winchester and the lever gun uses Hornady and the RCBS dies.

[baih777]

for 223
semiauto. I use same brass for three different rifles.
for bolt action I use a different brass for three rifles. different from semiauto.

for 308
semiauto same brass for two rifles
bolt action.
5R Hornaday or lapua
savage, howa, rem 700 tactical. same brass different from semiauto


6.5 creedmoor

Hornaday brass is not holding up well. switching to FC and some FC308 I converted to 6.5. (just for plinking) Lapua for the accuracy.


300win Norma

I have bought or collected enough brass to fill 2 gallon buckets same headstamp. right now I usually stop shooting in nov and start processing my brass by the bucket for the this year. I also clean my dies at this time and have to reset the dies for the press.

[Ramsh00ter]

I have three 6Dashers and 4 PPCs, separate cases for each rifle.

Two of the Dashers were barreled at the same time. Same reamer, same Broughton barrels.

Dasher A has a shorter chamber by about .001-.0015. I use shims under the die nut, simply write on the box how much shim is needed for each.

I also pull the firing pin out and check each rifle every time. No guess work, never a hard to close bolt.

After a match, cases are cleaned separately, never mixed.

I never put PPC cases in tumbler or vibrater. They get spun up in a lathe to clean the out side with a crazy cloth and the in side of the necks with NeverDull and a patch wrapped around a Parker-Hale cleaning Jag. When bullets are seated after sizing, you can feel a major difference in how smooth the bullet seats.

JMHO!

[MongooseV8]

I have brass sets for each rifle. They all like something different and no two chambers are the same. I have too many 243 sets to keep track of lol.

However my hunting rounds in 7mm Mag I have one load that shoots well in a few rifles. I full length size those pretty close to saami so they feed easy in all three platforms.

[LynnJr]

MTM sells ammo boxes with a label sticker on the inside so segregating brass is a snap.

Someday I will put all my MTM boxes into a photo when the weather gets better and I have enough room.

[JackEllis]

MTM sells ammo boxes with a label sticker on the inside so segregating brass is a snap.

Someday I will put all my MTM boxes into a photo when the weather gets better and I have enough room.

I store brass loose in 6 qt plastic boxes until I'm ready to prime. Label everything with masking tape that can be removed or covered over.

Finished ammo goes in MTM or Berry's boxes, also labeled with masking tape, then stored in a locked cabinet. Gotta keep the cat's paws off ammo and firearms