Re: Reloading 101: Reloading basics for the new reload
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: doc76251</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: johngfoster</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: doc76251</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Setting up the dies:
In the absence of a headspace gauge (which actually pretty worthless if you think about it, since they are made to a standard that may or may not match your chamber) or another device that allows you to measure the shoulder of the case, you will need the rifle that the ammo is intended for. For this text the brass we are resizing will not fit into your chamber. That gives you a starting point: The bolt won’t close.
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Sorry if this is a noob question, but I tried this and am confused. When I back off 1 full turn, I find I'm not sizing the whole neck. I can see a line halfway down on my neck where it transitions from being sized down to the unsized size. Also, it seems no matter how far out I back my die, the newly sized case chambers easily without resistance. What am I doing wrong?
BTW, I'm using Redding type S FL sizing die with bushing of 0.336", Lapua brass, RCBS Rockchucker press. </div></div>
John,
The key point in writing my article was to start with brass that WOULD NOT chamber in the desired rifle. For new brass you may find that you can load the brass with out resizing it at all. It all depends on your chamber and the ability of the brass to spring back.
As to sizing the neck with a bushing you need to screw either the die or the neck bushing adjustment (depends on your dies) IN to the press to get the sizing part lower. When you get to the junction of the neck and the shoulder is where you need to be careful because this is where you begin to push the shoulder back. Minimal movement at all points is the desired effect.
Hope that cleared the waters some. Again, I do not subscribe to bushing dies and the article is not written for them.
Cheers,
Doc</div></div>
So how do you setup the FL dies if the brass WILL fit?
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