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Reloading
Neck diameter clearance on tight neck chamber
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<blockquote data-quote="Varmint Hunter" data-source="post: 1837637" data-attributes="member: 313"><p>Super tight tolerances maybe be ok for expert reloaders who consistently recheck dimensions with the highest quality measuring equipment and use the most precise techniques, but that description probably wouldn't fit some of us.</p><p></p><p>I have been reloading for 40yrs. I own and use mid-level equipment; presses, dies, scales, cutting tools, gauges, etc. I have pretty much found a happy medium for what works for me and leaves me with a comfortable safety margin while producing sub 1/2" moa quite often. Remember - I'm an average reloading hobbyist and not a super-competitor. </p><p></p><p>I consider .003"-.004" neck clearance to leave some room for error (inconsistencies) while not degrading the type of accuracy that I desire. I use .002" (or slightly higher) neck tension to ensure a tight bullet grip which should aid in uniform combustion and is certainly enough to hold a bullet tightly even if rough handled or rapidly chambered.</p><p></p><p>Consistently shooting groups under 1/2 moa at 400yds from my "hunting" rifles makes me a happy camper and a more confident hunter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Varmint Hunter, post: 1837637, member: 313"] Super tight tolerances maybe be ok for expert reloaders who consistently recheck dimensions with the highest quality measuring equipment and use the most precise techniques, but that description probably wouldn't fit some of us. I have been reloading for 40yrs. I own and use mid-level equipment; presses, dies, scales, cutting tools, gauges, etc. I have pretty much found a happy medium for what works for me and leaves me with a comfortable safety margin while producing sub 1/2" moa quite often. Remember - I'm an average reloading hobbyist and not a super-competitor. I consider .003"-.004" neck clearance to leave some room for error (inconsistencies) while not degrading the type of accuracy that I desire. I use .002" (or slightly higher) neck tension to ensure a tight bullet grip which should aid in uniform combustion and is certainly enough to hold a bullet tightly even if rough handled or rapidly chambered. Consistently shooting groups under 1/2 moa at 400yds from my "hunting" rifles makes me a happy camper and a more confident hunter. [/QUOTE]
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