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    Neck sizing in steps, does it reduce hardening?

    Re: Neck sizing in steps, does it reduce hardening? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When you squeeze the neck down more than a 'certain' amount, you lose what we call 'spring back'. This is the ability of soft brass to actually move...
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    Trimming: Indexed Off the Shoulder vs COAL

    I think/thought the fastest way to reach a fixed COAL, from which you could set proper ogive/seating depth, was using a COAL neck trimmer. I've since read that many COAL trimmers don't have a precision shell retention mechanism, and produces differences in measured COAL from case to case...
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    Reloading .308 - Confused on Dies

    Re: Reloading .308 - Confused on Dies I appreciate all of the feedback. I'll get those .30 cal carbide sizing buttons and once I figure out what bushings I'll be using most of the time, I'll pony up for some coated ones that I can use w/out lube. Just to recap. This is what I ended up...
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    Reloading .308 - Confused on Dies

    Re: Reloading .308 - Confused on Dies Your comments are appreciated, but not sure what you mean by "step down". It sounds like I should order up some more bushings(335-340)? Is this what you are saying... Bushing Size : Brass -------------------- 330 : N/A Bushing not Needed 331 : Thinner...
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    Reloading .308 - Confused on Dies

    Re: Reloading .308 - Confused on Dies I'm ready to pull the trigger on this, so I just ordered both FL sizers in bushing and standard. Hopefully I can find an application for both, and its not money wasted. I appreciate the hide's support on my journey. True professionals. Thank you.
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    Reloading .308 - Confused on Dies

    Re: Reloading .308 - Confused on Dies Thanks for all of the responses. I've got some dies on the way. I also ordered a single stage to refine my technique before moving a portion of the workflow to the LNL AP. I ordered: Lee Universal Decapper Redding Comp Bushing Neck Sizer w/ 330-334...
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    Reloading .308 - Confused on Dies

    Re: Reloading .308 - Confused on Dies Fred - I also want to decap first. Do I understand that you: Decap/FL Size w. no expander - (What Die) Neck Sizing - Lee Collet Die Shoulder Bumping - Redding Body Die Seating - Lee Dead Length Seating Die
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    Reloading .308 - Confused on Dies

    Re: Reloading .308 - Confused on Dies I'm thinking workflow will be something like this... Depriming Bumping Shoulder Neck Sizing FL Sizing Tumble Trim Seat Primer Powder Charge Powder Check Seat If you're talking about the RCBS case mic here http://www.realguns.com/archives/035.htm I...
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    Reloading .308 - Confused on Dies

    Re: Reloading .308 - Confused on Dies I was hoping to use this .308 gasgun (LMT MWS) for hunting, and perhaps a DM role. I know I'm no DM, but I was hoping for an accurate semiauto platform. With Black Hills .308 Match, the majority of rounds are 1 MOA with some flyers. I was thinking I might...
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    Reloading .308 - Confused on Dies

    I have a press on the way with no dies, because I could not figure out what to get. I've researched and read, and I still have many questions on the dies. I'll be reloading .308 for a gasgun, and have a 5 stage LNL AP coming. Perhaps I should have gotten a turret or single stage press for the...
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    Giraud trimmer?

    Re: Giraud trimmer? Yeah. I saw the 3way Forster. If it can do meplat too, that would be the goods. I'll check it out. Thanks again 427. I still may end up with a Giraud to grind out some 5.56 and get a comparison going. I want to challenge myself on the ability to chase the rifling etc. and...
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    Giraud trimmer?

    Re: Giraud trimmer? Thanks 427 - If its safe I guess I'll have to get both and compare myself. From those that already have both, I don't see how it makes any sense to say its more accurate to index off the shoulder and trim neck length, than it is to measure headspace and trim OAL. Rather...
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    Giraud trimmer?

    Re: Giraud trimmer? There's no question as to which is faster. I may be new to reloading, but I've read/searched and understand this topic. The OP said he would take 10 minutes per case to get the proper accuracy. My situation is more concerned with safety, as long as the accuracy is...
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    Giraud trimmer?

    Re: Giraud trimmer? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the Giraud indexes off the shoulder, trim length on the Giraud is actually from the shoulder to the neck, not from the base of the case to the neck.</div></div> 427Cobra - I've...
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    Giraud trimmer?

    Re: Giraud trimmer? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Please give a detailed description what you do special or get specifically different from the Wilson over the Giraud. Thanks</div></div> I'm looking at buying a trimmer too. The...
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    New reloading equipment list, opinions on it>

    Re: New reloading equipment list, opinions on it> <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">do yourself a favor and buy the rcbs trim-mate vs the individual hand tools.</div></div> I saw one on YouTube, but it didn't look like a precision...
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    New reloading equipment list, opinions on it>

    Re: New reloading equipment list, opinions on it> I'm going down this same road w/ 308. Can I keep this thread going with questions about the equipment and dies and such? I have no dies ordered yet. _____________________________________________ <span style="font-weight...
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