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Making 338 Rum brass
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<blockquote data-quote="Buck Fever" data-source="post: 1861591" data-attributes="member: 113501"><p>I'm thinking about trying this.</p><p></p><p>I have a friend who wants to sell me some Norma brass once fired. Looking at the brass options, I want something that will last a while before the primer pockets get loose. There is Nosler, Hornady, Gunwerks, ADG and Bertram I think. Would any of those be better than Norma?</p><p></p><p>For dies I was thinking about Hornady to start and sending fired cases to Lee for a custom collet sizing die.</p><p></p><p>I also have a K&M neck expander and neck turning setup. I can anneal.</p><p></p><p>Some people mention cutting down a 375 RUM die to push the shoulder back. I don't understand what's different between that and just removing the expander of a 338 RUM full length sizing die?</p><p></p><p>Unless there is something I'm missing, it seems like I should just remove the Hornady expander and then either:</p><p></p><p>K&M expand (making essentially 338 Edge), trim to 338 RUM length, size in the Hornady die and then trim again.</p><p></p><p>K&M expand (making essentially 338 Edge), size in the Hornady die and then trim.</p><p></p><p>Size in the Hornady die, trim to 338 RUM length, K&M expand and then trim again.</p><p></p><p>Or size in the Hornady die, K&M expand and then trim.</p><p></p><p>After doing one of those, I'll ream and neck turn with my K&M neck turner unless the necks are too thin.</p><p></p><p>Which method should be best for making good concentric necks?</p><p></p><p>Should I be thinking about different dies?</p><p></p><p>I like the Hornady seaters with their micrometer stem.</p><p></p><p>I like the idea of a custom collet die so the brass won't be worked excessively.</p><p></p><p>Since I'm only going to use the sizing die for case forming and the occasional shoulder bump, I think I might as well get the Hornady set.</p><p></p><p>I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions.</p><p></p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buck Fever, post: 1861591, member: 113501"] I'm thinking about trying this. I have a friend who wants to sell me some Norma brass once fired. Looking at the brass options, I want something that will last a while before the primer pockets get loose. There is Nosler, Hornady, Gunwerks, ADG and Bertram I think. Would any of those be better than Norma? For dies I was thinking about Hornady to start and sending fired cases to Lee for a custom collet sizing die. I also have a K&M neck expander and neck turning setup. I can anneal. Some people mention cutting down a 375 RUM die to push the shoulder back. I don't understand what's different between that and just removing the expander of a 338 RUM full length sizing die? Unless there is something I'm missing, it seems like I should just remove the Hornady expander and then either: K&M expand (making essentially 338 Edge), trim to 338 RUM length, size in the Hornady die and then trim again. K&M expand (making essentially 338 Edge), size in the Hornady die and then trim. Size in the Hornady die, trim to 338 RUM length, K&M expand and then trim again. Or size in the Hornady die, K&M expand and then trim. After doing one of those, I'll ream and neck turn with my K&M neck turner unless the necks are too thin. Which method should be best for making good concentric necks? Should I be thinking about different dies? I like the Hornady seaters with their micrometer stem. I like the idea of a custom collet die so the brass won't be worked excessively. Since I'm only going to use the sizing die for case forming and the occasional shoulder bump, I think I might as well get the Hornady set. I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions. Thanks [/QUOTE]
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