Shouldr bump, neck size, trim length - what order?

[TimK]

What's the best order to do these steps in?

Without guidance, I'd bump the shoulder back, size the neck, then trim to length. Am I right?

 

[MitchAlsup]

Re: Shouldr bump, neck size, trim length - what order?

In my procedure, I::

Size the bodys
Size the necks from 0.3445 to 0.338
Trim cases to length
Size the necks from 0.338 to 0.332

I trim with a Lee cutter and mandrel, and the mandrel fits so much easier at 0.338 than at 0.332.

 

[Rafael]

Re: Shouldr bump, neck size, trim length - what order?

Yup.....sizing will change length. Always trim after you have completed all sizing.
If sizing the shoulder and neck in separate steps; I would size the body/shoulder first.

 

[Rafael]

Re: Shouldr bump, neck size, trim length - what order?

Of course, sizing the neck an additional .004" as Mitch does will not change length much, if at all.
Still, I would not do an inside chamfer until all neck sizing is complete.

I use a Giraud so I do it last.

 

[BillCominos]

Re: Shouldr bump, neck size, trim length - what order?

I'd recommend guidance!!! (in the form of at least 2 manuals!!) This is rocket science btw! LOL!!

 

[TimK]

Re: Shouldr bump, neck size, trim length - what order?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wild Bill C</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd recommend guidance!!! (in the form of at least 2 manuals!!) This is rocket science btw! LOL!! </div></div>

I have at least 4. None covered exactly this question.

Tried it, worked great.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Distance shooter]

Re: Shouldr bump, neck size, trim length - what order?

Tim,
There is a real good thread about this at the beginning of this forum, titled: Hand loading for long range,1 brass prep by Tresmon. The comments in the thread touch on your question.

 

[TimK]

Re: Shouldr bump, neck size, trim length - what order?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: desertshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tim,
There is a real good thread about this at the beginning of this forum, titled: Hand loading for long range,1 brass prep by Tresmon. The comments in the thread touch on your question. </div></div>

I read that thread, and unless it's been updated since I did, the author actually doesn't specifically answer this question. In every other respect, that thread is outstanding.