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    Yes, it’s cheaper, yes, it’s more accurate
    But that’s hardly surprising given 100’s of thousand rounds of ammo per run. ( commercially )
    Handloading means you can be more precise on every round
    Quantifying the level of improvement is up to you, everyones different.
    Just what steps you use, in your reloading method, is again up to you.
    I anneal my centrefire cartridges every 4 firings, others don’t at all.
    Cleaning primer pockets, I do, others don’t bother.
    Personally, I enjoy reloading.
    I like the order, precision, and seeing the finished product.
    ( OMG, sounds like I’m OCD ! )
    It’s another ‘rabbit hole’ to explore.
    Micky Duck and Cordite like this.
    He nui to ngaromanga, he iti to putanga.

    You depart with mighty boasts, but you come back having done little.
    Sounds like a typical hunting trip !

 

 

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