I'm just getting started as well. Been picking up factory brass of MY OWN since day 1 when I started shooting. I like knowing that the only brass I have is something I fired so i haven't picked up anyone else's. Granted with pistol loads you don't have to worry much until it splits but I'm trying to control as many variables as possible.
The harder part for me has been finding reliable load data for coated bullets of different weights using certain powders. Also, the OAL issue. Some people say plunk test, some say different OAL based on bullet weight. I'm still not confident enough to even put any powder in a cartridge yet.
The harder part for me has been finding reliable load data for coated bullets of different weights using certain powders. Also, the OAL issue. Some people say plunk test, some say different OAL based on bullet weight. I'm still not confident enough to even put any powder in a cartridge yet.