Reloading for 6.5PCR

cactusjack

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I am beginning a reload project for my new rifle. Couple of questions for the group:

1. Does anyone gain an advantage by turning necks in this cartridge? I had great success doing this with my 30-06 but not sure if this is universally applicable. New ADG or Lapua brass (whichever I can find first)

2. Are there potential downsides to neck turning?

3. Are there any other reloading issues related to this cartridge that I should be aware of? Widden custom dies already in hand to mitigate click issues.

Thanks!
 
Only downside in a standard chamber is if you overdo it. Cleaning up half the neck on the worst ones is more than enough. Personally, I would prefer to do enough brass to last a very long time at once. It's been difficult (for me at least) to go back and get everything exactly the same with a new batch. YMMV but that's been the case for me.
 
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