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    Headspace help

    Re: Headspace help jlow ...... Your FL die was set too low. The reason it worked initially is because the new case wasn't stretched yet. Your die was probably pushing the shoulder back farther than you think. Sometimes this causes case head separation. As your brass was reloaded again and...
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    Resized brass won't eject...

    Re: Resized brass won't eject... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SJshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I ask because I reloaded last weekend, and the brass I got was fired in an Ar-15, but I reloaded it and now its being used in a Tikka T3...
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    Resized brass won't eject...

    Re: Resized brass won't eject... classicamerican ...... I've seen this symptom many times before. I'll bet those tight fitting cases have been reloaded with a sizing die that was adjusted to push the shoulder back too far. Most of handloads that don't chamber are because of this: 1.) 10%...
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    What brand of Body die for Belted Mags?

    Re: What brand of Body die for Belted Mags? Hi, I'm the guy that designed (and patented) the <span style="font-weight: bold">Belted Magnum Collet Resizing Die</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline">and</span> the <span style="font-weight: bold">Digital Headspace Gauge</span>. There...
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    Sleuth this headspace question for me

    Re: Sleuth this headspace question for me Look into the <span style="font-weight: bold">Digital Headspace Gauge</span>. There are no bushings required, it's very simple to operate, and it's 100% repeatable. It's designed for the reloader (not the barrel installer). There's no need to find...
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    resizing 7.62x39 to 6.5 grendel

    Re: resizing 7.62x39 to 6.5 grendel TacticalJ ..... Look into the <span style="font-weight: bold">Digital Headspace Gauge</span>. It shows the exact chamber clearance (at the shoulder) that YOUR handloads have in YOUR particular chamber, and it works on ALL different calibers. It helps...
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    .300 win mag and case life....how many reloads

    Re: .300 win mag and case life....how many reloads The problem with small base (SB) dies, is that they also plow the brass towards the belt. SB dies put far more downward pressure on your case. This resizing method thins (and hardens) the brass, and it bulges cases during the reloading...
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    Precision Mic Question

    Re: Precision Mic Question I don't recommend trying to learn how to operate the RCBS Precision Mic in a forum. This is a good tool when used according to RCBS instructions. However, you'll need to buy another one when loading each different caliber. (RCBS can email you another set of...
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    Headspace gauge for 6.5 Creedmoor

    Re: Headspace gauge for 6.5 Creedmoor The <span style="font-weight: bold">Digital Headspace Gauge </span>is easier to use, and it gives the most consistent readings. You don't need to balance your case on the edge of your calipers. Unlike the RCBS Precision Mic - it works on ALL different...
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    Headspace gauge for 6.5 Creedmoor

    Re: Headspace gauge for 6.5 Creedmoor vkc ...... If you're looking for a conventional headspace gauge (for installing a barrel) try the Wilson. If you're looking at chamber clearance (for handloading) look into the Digital Headspace Gauge.
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    Once fired brass, FL resize AND shoulder bump?

    Re: Once fired brass, FL resize AND neck bump? Do a Google search on the <span style="font-weight: bold">Digital Headspace Gauge</span>. Unlike ordinary headspace gauges, it is designed for reloading - not for fitting rifle barrels. Your fired case is like a perfect casting of your...
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    FL Sizing with 2 steps question

    Re: FL Sizing with 2 steps question repiv ..... What caliber are you loading that requires 2 different size neck bushings? I use a Redding S-Type FL die for reloading most of my rifle calibers. I have different neck bushings to resize ANY thickness in .30 cal brass. It makes a huge...
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    proper way to grind shell holders

    Re: proper way to grind shell holders 427cobra ..... +1 I've found that when shooters fail to "measure" their cases (at the shoulder), it results in too many shooters grinding their dies and shellholders and creating far bigger problems.
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    Shoulder Setback and Die Bottoming Out on Press

    Re: Shoulder Setback and Die Bottoming Out on Press Phil3 ...... I am a beliver in FL resizing all my handloads. I always verify the "exact" height setting of my sizing dies by comparing my handloads to one of my fired cases (at the shoulder). There's no more accurate way, and there's no...
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    Gunsmithing chamering an AI. Headspace???

    Re: chamering an AI. Headspace??? Clark ........ You're right, I haven't worked with Ackley chambers. However, I'm sure you can get Ackley go/No-go gauges for installing a barrel. I've only seen one way to get a headspace separation, and that's to stretch hardened brass too far - too many...
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    Gunsmithing chamering an AI. Headspace???

    Re: chamering an AI. Headspace??? For chambering you'll need a set of Go/No-go gauges. <span style="font-weight: bold">......</span> AFTER THAT <span style="font-weight: bold">......</span> Fire one round in your chamber, and that case is as accurate as a casting of your chamber...
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    The on-going debate between neck and FL sizing

    Re: The on-going debate between neck and FL sizing I recently wrote an article on this subject. It includes most of the concerns mentioned above, and it explains why I ALWAYS use a FL die. NK vs. FL Resizing Check it out on my website ... - Innovative
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    Inconsistent COAL

    Re: Inconsistent COAL <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 03psd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What keeps me from having consistent COAL measurements? Mine wander between .03-.05" from one to the next. I am using standard RCBS dies in a Lyman turret...
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    Brass Question

    Re: Brass Question Case head separation is a sign that your handloads have too much chamber clearance at the shoulder. Case head separation will never occur if you're handloads are made correctly. Excessive chamber clearance causes your case to stretch, and that makes your brass becomes thin...
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    Hornady Headspace gage measurements.

    Re: Hornady Headspace gage measurements. bdh308 ...... It's more accurate to compare one of your fired cases to one of your handloads (at the shoulder). This way you'll have the information to set your die height perfectly for YOUR particular chamber. - Innovative
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