full length lize

joes

August 02, 2009 04:36

I have read recently that neck sized brass after "three or four" loadings could need to be full length sized to bump the shoulder back. If I am shooting brass neck sized in the same gun ( same chamber) is this something that will be necessary. What are the signs to look for. Thank you, Joe

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  perry shooter

  August 02, 2009 04:52

  Hello Joes if the bolt becomes hard to close then it is time to set the shoulder back just a tad. if the bolt closes easily then continue the neck sizing.

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  shooterone

  August 02, 2009 14:14

  I reload for a 243 win and a 308 win and I neck size. It takes many firings before I have to full length size. It is mostly a matter of experience. Like "perry stooter" said, when you start to feel some resistince in chambering then full length size. Its nice to have two dies for one rifle. Set one for full length and leave it that way for one rifle. The other for neck sizing for same rifle.

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  skyfish

  August 03, 2009 07:44

  A neck sizer is nice to have, it is only caliber specific. I have one in .257, I can use it for my 250 Savage, 257 Roberts or 25wssm. I find that my 25wssm is a pain if I only neck, must be too much pressure. If you can measure how far your moving the shoulder back you can work your brass the least.

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