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Does Cases Grow Longer when Sized?
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<blockquote data-quote="Reloader222" data-source="post: 793358" data-attributes="member: 25295"><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">I am using a comparator to measure my .270Win cases before sizing fired cases. The "value" up to the shoulder of the case measures 2.0275" after firing. When inserted in the chamber the bolt closes it bit stiff. I setup the Redding Full Length Size Die to make contract with the shell holder and then I turn it a ¼ turn out as to prevent it from bumping the shoulders back too much. BUT after sizing it the case now grows to 2.0310" when measured up to the shoulder. When chambering the case in the rifle, the bolt closes still as stiff as before. When I turn the Die in to contract the shell holder as per the instruction of the Die Set, it had caused dents on the shoulders of the cases (along with too much lube). I had now solved this by applying Imperial Wax only to the tip of the case neck and to the body. No more dents. When measuring the case now with the comparator, it measures 2.0280" up to the shoulder and the bolt of my rifle closes easily when chambering the case. Your opinion is highly appreciated. </span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Reloader222, post: 793358, member: 25295"] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]I am using a comparator to measure my .270Win cases before sizing fired cases. The “value” up to the shoulder of the case measures 2.0275” after firing. When inserted in the chamber the bolt closes it bit stiff. I setup the Redding Full Length Size Die to make contract with the shell holder and then I turn it a ¼ turn out as to prevent it from bumping the shoulders back too much. BUT after sizing it the case now grows to 2.0310” when measured up to the shoulder. When chambering the case in the rifle, the bolt closes still as stiff as before. When I turn the Die in to contract the shell holder as per the instruction of the Die Set, it had caused dents on the shoulders of the cases (along with too much lube). I had now solved this by applying Imperial Wax only to the tip of the case neck and to the body. No more dents. When measuring the case now with the comparator, it measures 2.0280” up to the shoulder and the bolt of my rifle closes easily when chambering the case. Your opinion is highly appreciated. [/FONT][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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