my ealier answer went astray, try it again.
1. neck sizing resized only the case neck, as per the name. Uses a neck size die. Easier on cases, in theory at least, lubing of cases not necessary.
2. Full length sizing resized the entire case, neck, body and moves the shoulder back also. To much of this last is not a good thing, shortens case life, and can create an "excess headspace condition", which can be dangerous. The resizing die normally furnished with a 2 die set, is a full length sizer, usually necessary for use in self loading rifles.
3. With bolt guns, set the case shoulder back just far enough to allow fairly easy chambering, .002-.003", a little caming of the bolt won't break anything. It depends on what one considers a "little caming", and the sort of shooting you are doing.
4. For a self loading rifle, you want easy chambering, adjusting the sizing die is a "cut and try" proposition, though there are gages available.
5. I assume you have at least 1 reloading manual, it should address die set-up, with illustrations also.
Personally, I think the 30-06 is a fine round, one with which one can do most anything reasonable, and a lot that isn't quite reasonable too. Hope the foregoing helps.
[This message has been edited by alan (edited October 12, 2000).]
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