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Tuzo · November 11, 2007, 08:27 PM

I reload .30-06 and my friend reloads .308 and, although both are .30 caliber, they are not the same catridge. Either small base or full length sizing dies are recommended for reloading ammunition used in semi-automatics. Neck sizing only will result in chambering problems.

I neck size for three calibers fired in bolt actions and full length size for my one semi-automatic rifle. Please remember that neck sized cartridges are to be used in the same bolt action rifle due to fire forming of the case in that particular chamber.

November 11, 2007, 08:27 PM	#3
Tuzo Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 797	I reload .30-06 and my friend reloads .308 and, although both are .30 caliber, they are not the same catridge. Either small base or full length sizing dies are recommended for reloading ammunition used in semi-automatics. Neck sizing only will result in chambering problems. I neck size for three calibers fired in bolt actions and full length size for my one semi-automatic rifle. Please remember that neck sized cartridges are to be used in the same bolt action rifle due to fire forming of the case in that particular chamber.