Monty wrote:Depending on the tolerances/design of your rifles chamber though, it may not like cartridges and may not feed them smoothly. Feeding can be rough or occasionally case jams.
guy pepper wrote:Ahhhhh, I thought it sounded a little bit good to be true, there is a con to everything isn't there, hahahaha.
guy pepper wrote:Well, I think it's one of those things were it's worth a try. I might load up 20 and take them to the range and see how it goes.
Aster wrote:There are dozens of this which should/could/will/wont/might/maybe do what you want, but ultimately it doesn't mean anything until you try it in your rifle where half of them won't pan out
Bills Shed wrote:If it works and you are happy with it... Leave it alone and have fun.
Don10 wrote:In terms of the mechanics. Can you use a FL sizing die and back it off so it only sizes the necks? or is this over simplifying the issue?
yoshie wrote:If you are buying brand new brass or even second hand brass you should always full length size it first
guy pepper wrote:Hi all,
So I have been reading through the lee reloading manual and it seems to me that re-sizing your brass is a waste of time.
The way it read to me was when you shoot your casing expands to the size of your barrel, if you then leave it at that size, reload it and shoot it again it's less stress on the brass and makes a more accurate bullet.
What do you all do? Do you resize your brass every time or just remove the primer resize the neck and reload?
Just wanted to make sure I read that right before I buy a de-capper that wont re-size my brass.
I'm using .308 BTW.
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.
Westy wrote:I have all my rifles shooting 1/2 M.O.A.
So why not full length resize the brass?
Westy wrote:So why not full length resize the brass?
Westy wrote:I have all my rifles shooting 1/2 M.O.A.
So why not full length resize the brass?
guy pepper wrote:So I have found (with this particular gun) neck re sizing only is DEFIANTLY more accurate
Lorgar wrote:In my case it's just a waste of time...
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.
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...
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.
Warrigul wrote:I just trim them if over max length...
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.