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<blockquote data-quote="Mikecr" data-source="post: 2197446" data-attributes="member: 1521"><p>There are a few things to consider earlier in planning IMO.</p><p>The action really needs to be a magnum diameter/large tenon version for this magnum diameter cartridge. Otherwise you'll pressure out earlier than potential from the capacity. That is, you'll hit difficult/popping extraction.</p><p>Helps also to go tight in chamber clearances and use a coned bolt action.</p><p>You WILL have to turn necks for better results, regardless of what cal you start out in. Turn em down to no larger than 12 or 13thou.</p><p>The WSSM case is so thick because it's a cut down WSM case, and the smaller the cal (factory formed) the thicker the new necks. So necking up 22 or 24 cal won't alleviate what you have at 25cal(it's already thinner than 22/24cal).</p><p>Plan on using Win Reloading brass (in the bags). It's better than factory loaded ammo brass.</p><p>Plan on DIP ANNEALING, deep body, before fireforming. Otherwise, with brass so thick, it would take a bunch of firing to reach stable shoulders/reduced body taper.</p><p></p><p>Adjust for these things, you'll have a killer 25cal. Especially as Ackley Improved.</p><p>The cases can last forever.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mikecr, post: 2197446, member: 1521"] There are a few things to consider earlier in planning IMO. The action really needs to be a magnum diameter/large tenon version for this magnum diameter cartridge. Otherwise you'll pressure out earlier than potential from the capacity. That is, you'll hit difficult/popping extraction. Helps also to go tight in chamber clearances and use a coned bolt action. You WILL have to turn necks for better results, regardless of what cal you start out in. Turn em down to no larger than 12 or 13thou. The WSSM case is so thick because it's a cut down WSM case, and the smaller the cal (factory formed) the thicker the new necks. So necking up 22 or 24 cal won't alleviate what you have at 25cal(it's already thinner than 22/24cal). Plan on using Win Reloading brass (in the bags). It's better than factory loaded ammo brass. Plan on DIP ANNEALING, deep body, before fireforming. Otherwise, with brass so thick, it would take a bunch of firing to reach stable shoulders/reduced body taper. Adjust for these things, you'll have a killer 25cal. Especially as Ackley Improved. The cases can last forever. [/QUOTE]
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