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Reloading
To neck size or full length size???
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<blockquote data-quote="SBruce" data-source="post: 472100" data-attributes="member: 21068"><p>If you wanna try it, go for it!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>I am with Michael on this one. Been using a combination of both for about 20 years now. Thousands and thousands of rounds and on at least 5 different rifles.</p><p> </p><p>Nothing is written in stone, and there isn't a do all everytime/every rifle rule. </p><p> </p><p>For me, the benefits of NS is mimimal case working/stretching, and easier/faster reload process (don't need to lube cases, size, and then remove the lube). Lower run out/concentricity and slightly better accuracy is another benefit. </p><p> </p><p>Hell, I've even NS on semi-auto AR-15's without any problems for a fireing or two. That's where the FL sizing comes in..........when the cases start to get a little tight, I'll FL size and trim (usually about every 3rd fireing). Then it's back to NS. When I do FL size, it's only enough to chamber the case without much resistance. <u>I have seen case head separation</u>, but only when overly sizing the brass in a FL die.</p><p> </p><p>I am sure some have had issues with NS and chambering a loaded round afterwards, but I've always tried the cases in the gun before I load the bullet just to make sure it's not too tight. 10 randomly picked cases out of 50 gives me a good idea if I need to FL size or not.</p><p> </p><p>You can also use a variety of case measurement tools (I do) to set up the FL die properly. We really only want to set back the shoulder a couple thou and squeeze down the shoulder/body dimension just a hair. The base of the case (web) should only be squeezed down just slightly too. Anything more than about 2 thousands is more than necessary on any of these spots, so long as the ammo will be re-used in the same gun.</p><p> </p><p>Good Shootin<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SBruce, post: 472100, member: 21068"] If you wanna try it, go for it!:) I am with Michael on this one. Been using a combination of both for about 20 years now. Thousands and thousands of rounds and on at least 5 different rifles. Nothing is written in stone, and there isn't a do all everytime/every rifle rule. For me, the benefits of NS is mimimal case working/stretching, and easier/faster reload process (don't need to lube cases, size, and then remove the lube). Lower run out/concentricity and slightly better accuracy is another benefit. Hell, I've even NS on semi-auto AR-15's without any problems for a fireing or two. That's where the FL sizing comes in..........when the cases start to get a little tight, I'll FL size and trim (usually about every 3rd fireing). Then it's back to NS. When I do FL size, it's only enough to chamber the case without much resistance. [U]I have seen case head separation[/U], but only when overly sizing the brass in a FL die. I am sure some have had issues with NS and chambering a loaded round afterwards, but I've always tried the cases in the gun before I load the bullet just to make sure it's not too tight. 10 randomly picked cases out of 50 gives me a good idea if I need to FL size or not. You can also use a variety of case measurement tools (I do) to set up the FL die properly. We really only want to set back the shoulder a couple thou and squeeze down the shoulder/body dimension just a hair. The base of the case (web) should only be squeezed down just slightly too. Anything more than about 2 thousands is more than necessary on any of these spots, so long as the ammo will be re-used in the same gun. Good Shootin:D [/QUOTE]
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