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**Mike Irwin** · March 23, 2013, 10:35 PM

The chambers on Lee Enfields were cut somewhat generously. The theory was that the gun would feed and shoot even when dirty.

That's not a problem because the case headspaces on the rim, but it does become a concern during reloading as full-length resizing can dramatically shorten case life.

If you neck size only, you'll increase your case life quite a bit.

March 23, 2013, 10:35 PM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	The chambers on Lee Enfields were cut somewhat generously. The theory was that the gun would feed and shoot even when dirty. That's not a problem because the case headspaces on the rim, but it does become a concern during reloading as full-length resizing can dramatically shorten case life. If you neck size only, you'll increase your case life quite a bit. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.