SmallCaliberCentral

I know this has probaly been covered before and I know there are many variables, powder, charge, etc etc

How many reloads are you guys getting for your .204's, I am neck sizing mine and I'm not running mine overly hot?

Just curious guys,

Steve.

Eight and counting, with WW brass. They have been annealed twice now. Moderate loads, not hot.

RAMOS wrote:Eight and counting, with WW brass. They have been annealed twice now. Moderate loads, not hot.

Cheers thanks mate, when do u know they need annealing ?
And how many loads approx before they do ?

Cheers mate,

Steve.

I threw away my last batch at 25+ reloads. (Nosler) The only reason I junked them is I clean my primer pockets with a uniformer and that seems to remove just a smidge of brass everytime with warm loads.
I was afraid the webs were getting thin in the pocket area.
I FL size every time bumping .001- .002" depending on rifle. I also anneal.

Worried your brass needs annealing? Take the empty you just fired and slip it over the bullet of the next cartridge in the box. If it binds or refuses to mate with the brass below it your overdue.
The 204 with its relatively small diameter neck and generous clearences on factory chambers coupled with a jump to the lands will show you when its time.

For me, I just make it a habit to anneal after every four times.

RAMOS wrote:For me, I just make it a habit to anneal after every four times.

Yep, exactly what I do and never get a split neck.