308 neck Sizing queston

[shooter308]

i am what you should say new to neck sizing dies but been reloading about 20 years just always FL everything but now with my $$ brass i have been neck sizing with a Redding neck sizing .308 die i bought. my questions is how much lube does it take and do you have to swab down the inside necks like i have heard before? Or just a light lube then let em sit for 10-15 min the size just like a FL sizer? This may be a dumb question to most but itll help me. ALso how many reloading can i expect with 308 hornady match brass? Also anymore advantages in long rang shooting for necking sizing them. Or anything else that neck sizing helps with seating or help out with longer bullet selecetion OAL wise by NS them? Appreciate the help! Shooter 308

 

[Belisarius]

Re: 308 neck Sizing queston

You don't need lube to necksize. After 4-5 firings/could be more/ depending on the load you will have to push the shoulder back

 

[oldreliable45120]

Re: 308 neck Sizing queston

I always use a mica neck lube kit. A quick dip does both inside and outside. It also lets you see how far down the neck your sizing too.

 

[madd0c]

Re: 308 neck Sizing queston

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=892537

graphite on little ceramic balls that work great for neck sizing, I can;t guarantee it, but psychologically I think it makes bullet seating easier as well. Lasts forever, and just add some graphite powder and shake it up every couple of years and you are good to go.
madd0c

 

[head2h2o]

Re: 308 neck Sizing queston

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Belisarius</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You don't need lube to necksize. After 4-5 firings/could be more/ depending on the load you will have to push the shoulder back </div></div>

This works for me if using the Lee Collet die. If I use the original Redding neck size die, I use the Imperial graphite. It works much better than regular case lube.

If you anneal, that will extend you brass life as well.