I have finally got around to reloading its been a long time coming but finally loaded up some rounds and shot them. I'm loading for a Marlin Model 1893 built in 1903. I used 27, 28, and 29grs of 3031 and 165 gr Ranch Dog gas check bullet. As far as I can tell no leading and the gun cleaned up nice.All loads seemed to shoot about the same group size at 25yds.
Have a few questions.
1. I noticed on a few pieces of brass from all 3 loads that the primers had backed out just a tiny, tiny bit. I have noticed this on factory Hornady Leverevolutions to the primers back out some. Is this OK in my reloads?
2. Do y'all feel that these loads are ok as far as how much powder I'm using ( 27,28, 29grs 3031) for the age of my rifle?
3. A few of the reloads were harder than some others to chamber. Had to work harder to chamber them. They shot fine just harder to chamber than some of the others. Ok, not ok?
4. What do I do now with the brass? I know I need to clean it and reprime. Can I just clean it with some soap and water and let it dry well? Not worried about it being shiny and gleaming.Do I need to check the length? Resize it? Little bit foggy on what to do now.
Thank you for any help you can give!