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Jimro · March 29, 2014, 09:48 PM

Case head separation after 3 reloads could be "about right" for a Garand with a generous headspace.

For a manual action rifle, it is a sign of excessive headspace in my opinion. The easiest way to get longer brass life is to neck size. If neck sizing isn't a viable option adjusting your FL resizing die to partially resize is the next easiest answer to getting long brass life.

Jimro

March 29, 2014, 09:48 PM	#22
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 7,097	Case head separation after 3 reloads could be "about right" for a Garand with a generous headspace. For a manual action rifle, it is a sign of excessive headspace in my opinion. The easiest way to get longer brass life is to neck size. If neck sizing isn't a viable option adjusting your FL resizing die to partially resize is the next easiest answer to getting long brass life. Jimro __________________ Machine guns are awesome until you have to carry one.