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Ike666 · September 21, 2011, 03:09 PM

Mr. Guffey

To make sure I'm understanding you on this: I'd back off the FL sizing die the thickness of the .006" leaf on a feeler gauge? This would set the shoulder for the chamber based on the dimensions of the fireformed cases, is that right?

I'm going to fire some LC brass in that rifle this week and experiment with that. I'll neck-size some and FL size some with the die backed out by .006" and then compare the results in the RCBS micrometer. I'll also drop test each in the rifle chamber.

I still like the results I get from the neck-sizing, but I also like to explore/develop all my options.

Thanks for your guidance.

September 21, 2011, 03:09 PM	#29
Ike666 Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2009 Location: SW VA Posts: 491	Mr. Guffey To make sure I'm understanding you on this: I'd back off the FL sizing die the thickness of the .006" leaf on a feeler gauge? This would set the shoulder for the chamber based on the dimensions of the fireformed cases, is that right? I'm going to fire some LC brass in that rifle this week and experiment with that. I'll neck-size some and FL size some with the die backed out by .006" and then compare the results in the RCBS micrometer. I'll also drop test each in the rifle chamber. I still like the results I get from the neck-sizing, but I also like to explore/develop all my options. Thanks for your guidance. __________________ ___________________ "I'm your huckleberry."