Neck sizing only - Good video!

[SNIPER3388]

Cortina hits the nail on the head here. Good info.

https://youtu.be/lLG2kSrD40g

[Artos]

Been trying to pass this 411 along ever since I joined tbh...min fl size is what wins benchrest, but those that believe in it cannot be convinced & will be along soon.

I quit doing it right after I tried...I knew something was wrong as I could feel the problem with said neck size brass & bolt closure resistance / variance & could tell the brass was stretching differently from case to case.

[SNIPER3388]

Been trying to pass this 411 along ever since I joined tbh...min fl size is what wins benchrest, but those that believe in it cannot be convinced & will be along soon.

I quit doing it right after I tried...I knew something was wrong as I could feel the problem with said neck size brass & bolt closure resistance / variance & could tell the brass was stretching differently from case to case.

Yes sir. Ive tried it too. It a theory that wont die because of blind leading the blind.

[berettadave]

I always full length size my 6.5x47. Have it set up to bump the shoulder slightly. Never had any issues this way. Also getting great brass life but I do anneal every firing.

Dave

[sendit]

Erik is a great guy and a pretty decent shooter He knows a thing or two at what it takes to shoot well and is the winners circle more times than not. It helps that he lives nearby.

[meltingfeather]

Makes sense to me... that's why I bump 1-2 thou in a body die as part of my prep.

[meltingfeather]

I've poked around and some of his stuff is whackadoodle. The bullet comparator video, for example.
Take what you want and leave the rest applies here.

[WhiplashTX]

I'm sure he could out shoot me with both eyes closed and while he's generally correct, his video is misleading. First, there is probably not a single national competitor that runs their brass through an off the shelf FL die. Second, small base dies were made for auto loaders, not over stretched brass. Third, there is a difference between neck sizing only and using a neck sizing die. The main thing that should be taken from the video is yes, the shoulder needs to be pushed back that .002-.003.


There are a few instances that I neck size only, mostly with subsonics. With the much lower pressures I just don't get a very good seal in the chamber and leaving the brass fire formed helps with blowby.

[SabreKiller]

Thanks for bringing this up. I'd forgotten about bumping the shoulder back. I used to bump the shoulders back on several of my calibers. 257 Bob and 7mm RSAUM in particular. Set the die and forget it. That's probably why I haven't remembered it. LOL! I need to set my 6.5X55 dies and my new 6.5 PRC dies when they arrive.

[Mike D]

Tagged. I have been neck sizing only for a long time and have seen no ill effects from it. I’m not out shooting for money either but I can get 1/4” groups from my custom rifles only neck sizing.

I will bump the shoulder when I start feeling chambering resistance.


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[Grumpy1911]

ttt

[Gunnyart]

Good info. Never thought about it from that perspective.

[muzzlebrake]

I full length size belted brass and bump size er thang else. Works fer me.

[Brute Killer]

Thanks, OP. Another handloading channel to explore.

Maybe.

[Brute Killer]

I'm sure he could out shoot me with both eyes closed and while he's generally correct, his video is misleading. First, there is probably not a single national competitor that runs their brass through an off the shelf FL die. Second, small base dies were made for auto loaders, not over stretched brass. Third, there is a difference between neck sizing only and using a neck sizing die. The main thing that should be taken from the video is yes, the shoulder needs to be pushed back that .002-.003.

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1. He didn't mention off-the-shelf anything.
2. Small base dies, I have no idea where they originated
3. He mentions bushing dies for neck tension in conjunction with FL sizing. I believe he says 'neck sizing' when he means 'neck size only'. A reasonable assumption, when this is the whole purpose of this video.