Re-sizing brass

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Re: re-sizing brass

Post by ebr love » 04 Apr 2014, 10:07 am

Don10 wrote:There seems to be a debate as to FL size, partial size or neck size. As I am fairly new to reloading I wont wade into that fire storm. Some input from more experienced persons would be appreciated.


More than "some" debate :lol:

Each method has pros an cons in terms of performance, brass life or work required.

TBH there isn't one "right" answer, so I won't bother adding another opinion to this...

If what you're doing is working for you, keep doing it. If it's not, try something new.

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Re: re-sizing brass

Post by ebr love » 04 Apr 2014, 10:09 am

Westy wrote:I have all my rifles shooting 1/2 M.O.A.

So why not full length resize the brass?


If it's proven to work for you, keep doing it.

Out of curiosity, have you tried neck sizing just too see if there is any benefit to your particular setup?
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Re: re-sizing brass

Post by Lorgar » 04 Apr 2014, 10:17 am

Westy wrote:So why not full length resize the brass?


In my case it's just a waste of time...

Full length sizing I have to lube all the cases before sizing them. Takes time and adds mess.

Neck sizing I just put the cases straight through the press after firing, and my rifle happily chambers and ejects the neck-sized brass.

Technical reasons like less worked brass etc. aside, at the end of the day there is just no reason for me to spend the time doing it.
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Re: re-sizing brass

Post by The Brass » 04 Apr 2014, 10:20 am

Westy wrote:I have all my rifles shooting 1/2 M.O.A.

So why not full length resize the brass?


This for Guy:
guy pepper wrote:So I have found (with this particular gun) neck re sizing only is DEFIANTLY more accurate


This for Lorgar:
Lorgar wrote:In my case it's just a waste of time...


This for you:
ebr love wrote:If what you're doing is working for you, keep doing it. If it's not, try something new.

Whatever works for you is the best method.
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Re: Re-sizing brass

Post by headspace » 04 Apr 2014, 10:00 pm

I'm with Lorgar, neck size only but check overall case length periodically. Provided the brass is only used in the rifle it was fireformed in and it's a bolt action with front locking lugs FL sizing should be unnecessary. If in doubt chamber some fired brass and see.
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Re: Re-sizing brass

Post by yoshie » 05 Apr 2014, 3:39 am

I neck size my 223 spotlighting gun, 6.5x284 f class gun and a 7mm wildcat based off a 30.30 I have in a Thompson Contender pistol all my other cartridges I fls because I use them for hunting and I don't want to have feeding issues. whatever works for you. I've never had much success with partial sizing I find it hard to get enough neck tension, maybe I wasn't sizing enough??
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Re: Re-sizing brass

Post by Lorgar » 05 Apr 2014, 4:15 pm

headspace wrote:I'm with Lorgar, neck size only but check overall case length periodically. Provided the brass is only used in the rifle it was fireformed in...


That's me. I don't bother to measure the cases but I do trim after every 2-3 shoots to keep it under control. I'm not shooting super hot loads so not much neck stretching anyway, only a fraction comes off with each trim.

And only firing in the one rifle so everything is formed appropriately.
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Re: Re-sizing brass

Post by Warrigul » 05 Apr 2014, 5:53 pm

I just trim them if over max length, very little stretch when collet dies are used.

Just to answer Headspace I use neck sized rounds in my .303's, they are rear lockers and have no issues for at least five neck sizes.
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Re: Re-sizing brass

Post by headspace » 06 Apr 2014, 5:20 pm

Warrigul wrote:I just trim them if over max length, very little stretch when collet dies are used.

Just to answer Headspace I use neck sized rounds in my .303's, they are rear lockers and have no issues for at least five neck sizes.


That's pretty good then mate, it's been many years since I owned a Smelly, and there was always this fl issue. But back then Berdan primers were also a problem so I guess you move with the times.

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Re: Re-sizing brass

Post by Lorgar » 07 Apr 2014, 7:17 pm

Warrigul wrote:I just trim them if over max length...


I'm sure I could get away with that. I definitely do them more than is required...

TBH the frequency I do them is mostly just part of my routine and it helps pass the hours pass... Definitely not done out of necessity after only 2-3 shots.
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Re: Re-sizing brass

Post by Warrigul » 07 Apr 2014, 8:33 pm

Lorgar wrote:I'm sure I could get away with that. I definitely do them more than is required...

TBH the frequency I do them is mostly just part of my routine and it helps pass the hours pass... Definitely not done out of necessity after only 2-3 shots.


When it comes to reloading for myself I am VERY lazy and get away with the least amount of work necessary.
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Re: Re-sizing brass

Post by Lorgar » 10 Apr 2014, 9:02 pm

I used to be massively OCD with every bit of of reloading.

1,000 rounds later and I was totally over that :lol:
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Re: Re-sizing brass

Post by nords » 10 Apr 2014, 9:04 pm

Not exactly the kind of thing you want to short cut though...
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Re: Re-sizing brass

Post by Vati » 10 Apr 2014, 9:04 pm

Not if you value your fingers anyway :D
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Re: Re-sizing brass

Post by Lorgar » 10 Apr 2014, 9:06 pm

nords wrote:Not exactly the kind of thing you want to short cut though...


Of course.

I'm not slack about reloading, I do my due diligence.

Just not as fussed now if something's a billionth of an inch off like I used to be :lol:
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