by wildcatter » Mon Sep 06, 2010 9:27 pm
Now I'm really going to muddy the waters.
Mikey and Atomicdog , both are correct. Don't be surprised, two positives can and are often both correct. Both of the Gentlemen here, are saying the same thing from different approaches. Only with truly opposing arguments, can only one be correct, or both could be incorrect, that is, in the real world, outside of the ACLU types.
You've got to realize that Mikey is an expert and can do all manor of weird things, I do them as well, as an everyday experience. But there are some things to consider.. As the factory chambers are quite tight and Sackett1013 is a new reloader, the fact that reloading is an endeavor that voids your warranty, but has far too many rewards to ignore, and, you are the only one responsible for your safety, in other words, you break something, gun, fingers, or worst, means, lick your wounds and then get back up on the horse and do-not blame anyone else, but yourself. The fact that guys like Mike-the-Spite is one of our guys that run around here with their hair on fire, means, you as a new reloader, must stay to the "Book", at the very least. Down the road, usually after many years, then experimenting "Could" be in order, maybe. In the mean time, read what these high-end engineer types are doing, read everything you can get your hands on, reloading manual are great starting sources, ask these guys the tough questions, they've been there and are willing to help the new guys, we've all been new and if you're like me, still Brand Spanking New and every so often I take the Spanking. Do all these ideas and then gain even more experience and only then, decide what you are willing to do. Many, just don't want to take the chance or feel they are just not up to the task, but many go on and some even write here, thus, many of the things here, are written for and by Professionals (some are not Pros, but are as experienced or maybe even more so, than the so-called Professional) and should not be attempted by the under-experienced. Worst yet is the fact none of us are English Majors and our Prose is never up to snuff, so for petes-sake, don't fully trust what you are ever reading, here or anywhere else!!
This site is a GM "Style" Proving-Ground and folks in these parts are sharing recipes and strategies, take from these post only the things you think you can deal with, realize that the material you are reading here, are things that are happening in that persons gun, "Only", and your results can and will be far different. As a general rule, one should not attempt to duplicate this data, unless you already know how to cook. So, my new friends, come on in, the kitchen is warm and the soup is hot, but be careful not to burn yourself..t
Safety First..t