There was a recent post on here about seating a proud primer and the ensuing arguments. This not to go there as the correct way stated in the manual is the safe way, always.
However there are a lot of threads lately about various types of messed up rounds. It appears a good amount of new to the reloading game reloaders are possibly skipping one or more of the important QC steps and then we hear "I got (X)00 rounds that are messed up and how do I easily fix them."
I have been reloading a fair number of years and STILL test the first, a few middle, and the last rounds for chambering and feed issues every run. Not necessarily a full load workup every time but at a minimum an abreviated workup then test them when changing any component before making a butt load of them. Correctly seated primers, correct feeding and passing the plunk test are easy and not time consuming tasks. These are as important as correct charges, neck tension, and bullet seating depths but seem to take a back seat unfortunately.
IMHO taking the time up front to get things squared away saves aggravation let alone time in the long run.
Also I am first to admit I am not immune to making a mistake myself but try to keep them to a dull roar whenever possible. Safety first, always.
However there are a lot of threads lately about various types of messed up rounds. It appears a good amount of new to the reloading game reloaders are possibly skipping one or more of the important QC steps and then we hear "I got (X)00 rounds that are messed up and how do I easily fix them."
I have been reloading a fair number of years and STILL test the first, a few middle, and the last rounds for chambering and feed issues every run. Not necessarily a full load workup every time but at a minimum an abreviated workup then test them when changing any component before making a butt load of them. Correctly seated primers, correct feeding and passing the plunk test are easy and not time consuming tasks. These are as important as correct charges, neck tension, and bullet seating depths but seem to take a back seat unfortunately.
IMHO taking the time up front to get things squared away saves aggravation let alone time in the long run.
Also I am first to admit I am not immune to making a mistake myself but try to keep them to a dull roar whenever possible. Safety first, always.