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625cnd · February 6, 2012, 10:09 PM

Neck Sizing is only for bolt action guns. Neck sizing can be done with a FL sizer die, just back off the die about the width of a nickel. This will just size the neck and not bump the shoulder. Just a thought

I would suggest that consider a Forster Neck Die. As their expander ball is mounted higher then other brands. But, a Redding neck die with a carbide expander ball added would lessen the work hardening of the brass.

The use of a Type S Redding die requires a bushing, and the you have a reading of your brass of choice neck wall thickness. Then one would just want to use the bushing to control your neck tension,

Eventually you wiill need to bump the shoulder....usually after 5 or so firings.
A Redding Body die will leave the neck alone, but bump the shouler back to allow for reliable chambering of your brass.

February 6, 2012, 10:09 PM	#5
625cnd Member Join Date: June 9, 2011 Posts: 33	Neck Sizing is only for bolt action guns. Neck sizing can be done with a FL sizer die, just back off the die about the width of a nickel. This will just size the neck and not bump the shoulder. Just a thought I would suggest that consider a Forster Neck Die. As their expander ball is mounted higher then other brands. But, a Redding neck die with a carbide expander ball added would lessen the work hardening of the brass. The use of a Type S Redding die requires a bushing, and the you have a reading of your brass of choice neck wall thickness. Then one would just want to use the bushing to control your neck tension, Eventually you wiill need to bump the shoulder....usually after 5 or so firings. A Redding Body die will leave the neck alone, but bump the shouler back to allow for reliable chambering of your brass.