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Post by krwada on Jun 18, 2014 13:01:13 GMT -5
OK ... For me ... sorting rifle brass is a no-brainer. I purchase and sort ALL my rifle brass to get the best performance ... especially for my bolt guns.
I did an experiment just recently. I noticed that the .45 ACP large pistol primer pockets were geometrically different. The flash holes on some were significantly larger than on others. So, I sorted some of the brass and shot them through the chronometer ... and indeed, the larger flash holes produced lower muzzle velocities.
So here is the question... Does anyone here sort their pistol brass by head-stamp? I have found that for most of my pistol shooting, that I don't bother with this. In general, my pistol range sessions means I expend a lot more rounds than I do for rifle.
I think that for pistol ... reliability of feed and operation is probably important as accuracy. Of course ... for pistol reloading, I always test my loads using the chrono.
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dangun
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Post by dangun on Jun 18, 2014 13:34:52 GMT -5
I don't sort by head stamp but I do sort out all the large primer .45's. I won't even load the large primer stuff anymore. I usually trade it to those that don't like the small primed brass. Those people are getting harder to find now days. While yes accuracy in handgun loads is important(not talking bullseye accuracy)my biggest concern is reliable feeding. I carry the same handguns that I compete with and compete with the same ammo I carry day to day. Lead ball- no fancy hollow point or zombie special super secret squirrel shit ammo, just plain ole kill ya quick 228 gr 1R lead.
The only time I re-test loads is if I change powders or loads. or if I notice something is off.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2014 13:55:10 GMT -5
Yep I do sort also, I use brass (load) that is all of the same brand. The inconsistency of the flash holes do have an effect. In the early days of my reloading I was unaware of it. Than some one told me to sort and uniform the brass (for all calibers), the load performance was a eye opener for sure. That's when I also started buying primer pocket and flash hole uniformers. But even brass from one brand is sometimes not up to specs either. So I sort out and uniform brass even from the same brand, just to improve the quality.  ![]() Those in the white tray give a prime example how different each flash hole is. Just cleaned, ready for sorting and uniforming  |
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Post by hacker54 on Jun 18, 2014 14:12:45 GMT -5
I am one that goes by the head stamp. This is one way of see how many loads I get from one head stamp to the others.
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Post by ultramag on Jun 18, 2014 14:32:19 GMT -5
I voted no because I think mainly what you mean is high-volume semi-auto brass i.e. 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP brass.
I do sort my big-bore revolver brass down by head stamp and with certain batches even try to keep track of the times it's been fired. I've even been guilty of trimming big batches of it, mainly for crimping uniformity. The .38 Special brass lands somewhere in between the two extremes usually depending on what type of load it's for and it's intended purpose. |
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Post by 7mmmountaineer on Jun 18, 2014 15:01:20 GMT -5
My 44 and 41 always just habit from rifle shooting I guess. The 40 and 45 if I notice a feeding issue I will to find the issue and remove the offending brass from my supply.
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Post by gws on Jun 19, 2014 22:59:59 GMT -5
I do just to hold down the variables. There are plenty to go around without having to account for that one as well.
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Post by springfieldxdm on Jun 28, 2014 21:40:53 GMT -5
I only sort to remove amerc head stamps, otherwise they all go into the bucket. If one makes it past the first inspection typically I will find it with the decapper as the flash holes are almost always off center. I shoot mainly idpa and have never noticed diminishing accuracy  |
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