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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 2538493" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>That term 'fully prepped' can be slippery to use or read when written by advertising writers. </p><p></p><p>In my findings from starting new brass for dozens of cartridges, I have found that generically, the term 'fully prepped' has nothing to do with the sizing process but rather the primer hole, primer pocket, case OAL and neck chamfer. Besides, after checking the condition of most brass after shipping, the cases generally require some attention due to dented necks. This usually doesn't occur with brass shipped in those plastic cases...</p><p></p><p>For the sake of consistency, I will full length resize every piece of new brass. I do remove the expander ball for resizing then use a mandrel for the neck sizing. This makes sure I get the opportunity to examine every piece before loading for the first time. Maybe this seems to be a little overcautious but the process works for me and my peace of mind.</p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 2538493, member: 27307"] That term 'fully prepped' can be slippery to use or read when written by advertising writers. In my findings from starting new brass for dozens of cartridges, I have found that generically, the term 'fully prepped' has nothing to do with the sizing process but rather the primer hole, primer pocket, case OAL and neck chamfer. Besides, after checking the condition of most brass after shipping, the cases generally require some attention due to dented necks. This usually doesn't occur with brass shipped in those plastic cases... For the sake of consistency, I will full length resize every piece of new brass. I do remove the expander ball for resizing then use a mandrel for the neck sizing. This makes sure I get the opportunity to examine every piece before loading for the first time. Maybe this seems to be a little overcautious but the process works for me and my peace of mind. :) [/QUOTE]
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