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SgtDog0311 · March 26, 2013, 08:21 AM

Hi All,

I'm not new to reloading (not an old salt either) and I'm usually on one of the lever gun or cast sites but just acquired a 300 Win Mag and a 25-06 and being the only two bolts I have I’m thinking there is a good possibility I may neck size as opposed to full length sizing. I’ve never used a die specifically for neck sizing but like the idea of keeping head space close (even in a belted cartridge) and not overworking brass.

I read where many bump the shoulder even with a full length sizing die just a smidgen and call that neck sizing. Guess I don't understand how you avoid sizing the body considerably in the process if you take the case far enough in the die to bump the shoulder with a full length sizer???

Anyway, I kind of fastened on Forster but see they have two options:

Forster Bench Rest Neck Sizer
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/235...chester-magnum

And for $40+ more, a Forster Precision Plus Bushing Bump Neck Sizer.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/964...chester-magnum

The latter has three bushings to customize the neck tension but not having neck-sized before I'm not sure what that extra $40 is buying or if it's overkill? Forster says you can bump the shoulder with either. I've read Forster's descriptive sales pitch several times but still don't know if the bushings (in addition to the neck size) add more fine tuning with the shoulder-bump capability than does the bushingless version.

I’m not a bench rest shooter but don't mind the time at the bench pretending like I am.

Would appreciate any input on your experiences, your process or even your prefered dies from anyone, especially concerning the 300WM.

March 26, 2013, 08:21 AM	#1
SgtDog0311 Junior Member Join Date: August 23, 2011 Location: Idaho and OKC Posts: 8	Your thoughts on Neck Sizing 300 Win Mag Hi All, I'm not new to reloading (not an old salt either) and I'm usually on one of the lever gun or cast sites but just acquired a 300 Win Mag and a 25-06 and being the only two bolts I have I’m thinking there is a good possibility I may neck size as opposed to full length sizing. I’ve never used a die specifically for neck sizing but like the idea of keeping head space close (even in a belted cartridge) and not overworking brass. I read where many bump the shoulder even with a full length sizing die just a smidgen and call that neck sizing. Guess I don't understand how you avoid sizing the body considerably in the process if you take the case far enough in the die to bump the shoulder with a full length sizer??? Anyway, I kind of fastened on Forster but see they have two options: Forster Bench Rest Neck Sizer http://www.midwayusa.com/product/235...chester-magnum And for $40+ more, a Forster Precision Plus Bushing Bump Neck Sizer. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/964...chester-magnum The latter has three bushings to customize the neck tension but not having neck-sized before I'm not sure what that extra $40 is buying or if it's overkill? Forster says you can bump the shoulder with either. I've read Forster's descriptive sales pitch several times but still don't know if the bushings (in addition to the neck size) add more fine tuning with the shoulder-bump capability than does the bushingless version. I’m not a bench rest shooter but don't mind the time at the bench pretending like I am. Would appreciate any input on your experiences, your process or even your prefered dies from anyone, especially concerning the 300WM.