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Reloading
Do I need FL sizing die?
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<blockquote data-quote="Mikecr" data-source="post: 749189" data-attributes="member: 1521"><p>I lead dip anneal to the depth where brass will yield in fireforming. I do this during preps, and as needed with necks to keep neck tension consistent(not very often from my sizing).</p><p></p><p>Working up powder loads with new brass is a waste of time, even if you intend to use only new brass. I only test for optimum seating during fireforming.</p><p></p><p>You're correct that capacity increases with fireforming, even with FL sized brass.</p><p>I measure capacity only when the cases have stabilized in all dimensions, which is 3-4 firings with no body sizing. Trim lengths reconfirmed and touched up if needed.</p><p>With FL sizing, capacity will vary, and over time, with every bit springing back from it. No getting around this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mikecr, post: 749189, member: 1521"] I lead dip anneal to the depth where brass will yield in fireforming. I do this during preps, and as needed with necks to keep neck tension consistent(not very often from my sizing). Working up powder loads with new brass is a waste of time, even if you intend to use only new brass. I only test for optimum seating during fireforming. You're correct that capacity increases with fireforming, even with FL sized brass. I measure capacity only when the cases have stabilized in all dimensions, which is 3-4 firings with no body sizing. Trim lengths reconfirmed and touched up if needed. With FL sizing, capacity will vary, and over time, with every bit springing back from it. No getting around this. [/QUOTE]
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