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Sevens · September 9, 2011, 11:39 PM

Please tell me what you think of this idea...

As I size my once-fired .223 brass, I find that it's not enjoyable. I don't mind lubing the cases with Imperial as I've always done... but it's a hassle lubing inside the case mouths. (I'm using fine powder mica and a q-tip)

I use the mica because I don't want to stress/stretch the case mouth any more than is necessary... truth is, I'm not sure if I need to. Does anyone else lube case mouths?

This brass is once-fired govt issued brass from Camp Perry, fired from GI M16A2 rifles.

After I've sized and loaded this stuff and fired them from my T/C Contender, I'm simply using my Lee Collet neck-only sizer to resize. No lube, no lubing necks. Really easy.

So then... here's my idea:
What if I pull the decap rod/neck size rod from my Lee full length sizer, and simply size the outside of the case -- and then later, use my Collet neck-only sizer to size the mouth?

Would you think there is there a problem going this route?

Let me know what you think.

September 9, 2011, 11:39 PM	#1
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,775	Different way to size .223 brass Please tell me what you think of this idea... As I size my once-fired .223 brass, I find that it's not enjoyable. I don't mind lubing the cases with Imperial as I've always done... but it's a hassle lubing inside the case mouths. (I'm using fine powder mica and a q-tip) I use the mica because I don't want to stress/stretch the case mouth any more than is necessary... truth is, I'm not sure if I need to. Does anyone else lube case mouths? This brass is once-fired govt issued brass from Camp Perry, fired from GI M16A2 rifles. After I've sized and loaded this stuff and fired them from my T/C Contender, I'm simply using my Lee Collet neck-only sizer to resize. No lube, no lubing necks. Really easy. So then... here's my idea: What if I pull the decap rod/neck size rod from my Lee full length sizer, and simply size the outside of the case -- and then later, use my Collet neck-only sizer to size the mouth? Would you think there is there a problem going this route? Let me know what you think. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.