palo said:A couple of guys told me that they can neck size only with a full length die. I cant see how this is possible. Am I right or am I missing something?
Couple things about this aren't actually true.Outdoorsman said:What you're missing is that eventually the neck size only crowd, eventually will have to F/L size or their brass won't fit in the chamber. At that point they're overworking [moving a greater distance] a hardened brass body to get it back into specs.
mikecr said:Couple things about this aren't actually true.Outdoorsman said:What you're missing is that eventually the neck size only crowd, eventually will have to F/L size or their brass won't fit in the chamber. At that point they're overworking [moving a greater distance] a hardened brass body to get it back into specs.
For one, everyone will not eventually have to FL size. I NEVER do..
I don't have or use any FL sizing dies, and I haven't any issues with this.
In fact, it's possible to burn out a barrel with the reloading of a single case, without ever touching that case with a sizing die of any sort. Just repriming, charging, and seating, and it will never get any more consistent than this.
Is it likely you can do this? NO. But it could be taken to this.
Second, FL dies and chambers are not always matching to provide minimal sizing. Truly, while left to chance, it's unlikely.
Hence all the problems arising with FL sizing, as questioned on every shooting forum. IMO this might actually be the most 'consistent' attribute from the FL sizing 'crowd'.
Third, sizing demands and results are tied to more than dies and methods. There is cartridge design, chamber design, and loads directly affecting both influences.
To suggest that EVERYONE should be doing the same sizing is totally false.
Outdoorsman said:palo said:A couple of guys told me that they can neck size only with a full length die. I cant see how this is possible. Am I right or am I missing something?
What you're missing is that eventually the neck size only crowd, eventually will have to F/L size or their brass won't fit in the chamber. At that point they're overworking [moving a greater distance] a hardened brass body to get it back into specs.
By F/L sizing each and every time you reload, the brass is less-worked because your moving the entire case in infinitesimal amounts and total dimensions will stay within specs and provide consistent results time after time.
Consistency is the name of the game. Consistency leads to accuracy.
Erik Cortina said:You can do it. Like previously stated it will not resize the entire neck, but that is actually recommended. You should only size about 75-80% of the neck. You will be fine sizing with it.
But why not FL size and neck size at the same time everytime? Your bolt lugs will appreciate it!