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Post by speedrackin on Feb 23, 2014 12:49:57 GMT -5
Quick question is there any way to cheat on a full length die to just resize the neck and pop the spent primer?
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Post by mountainam on Feb 23, 2014 18:45:19 GMT -5
Yes, but results may vary depending on the cartridge. I use a fender washer that I have drilled the bore to 7/8" to clear the die threads. Then place it under your FL die and tighten it down. It will size all but the last 1/16" of the neck while the shoulder and body go unsized.
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Post by 1coyotemaster on Feb 24, 2014 8:46:11 GMT -5
I just unscrew the die until it sizes 1/2 of the neck and adjust the decapping rod down until it just taps the primer out. You need to be a little careful when inserting cases to be sure they are aligned with the die body or have plenty of decapping pins on hand.
Neck sizing increases case life and improves accuracy in my rifles.
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Post by speedrackin on Feb 24, 2014 9:14:07 GMT -5
I like the washer trick .... im thinkin 7mm08 and 243 and eventually 7mm mag ?
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Post by pposey on Mar 10, 2014 10:05:10 GMT -5
I just srcew the die up a little and only resize the neck
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Post by deadeer on Mar 10, 2014 12:27:24 GMT -5
I just srcew the die up a little and only resize the neck This has worked for me for a long time, no need for complicated tricks. Jay |
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Post by pposey on Mar 10, 2014 13:00:09 GMT -5
Yep, smoke the shoulder of a fired case with a lighter and adjust the die till you are just barelyyyyyyyyyy tapping that shoulder,
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Post by brute on Mar 14, 2014 10:50:32 GMT -5
Yep, smoke the shoulder of a fired case with a lighter and adjust the die till you are just barelyyyyyyyyyy tapping that shoulder, What he said!! |
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Post by rjhans53 on Mar 21, 2014 17:12:32 GMT -5
I turn the sizing die to where it's against the shell holder and then back it out 1/2 turn.
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Post by 7mmfreak on Mar 30, 2014 10:38:27 GMT -5
This works but it is still a partial size because you will lightly size the case walls. You can visually see it without measuring anything if you look at the junction of the body and shoulder. There will be a burnished ring you can see. Nothing wrong with this but if you want a true neck size only you need a neck die. That said you can do a lot by manipulating dies.
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Post by hankinsrfls on Apr 9, 2014 21:46:44 GMT -5
I turn the sizing die to where it's against the shell holder and then back it out 1/2 turn. I second that..... |
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Post by Richard on Jun 4, 2014 20:55:45 GMT -5
This method of backing out the die a bit or putting the washer under it also offers a couple of distinct accuracy advantages for a factory chambered rifle(in the event you are not aware?) #1, by only sizing part of the neck, the remaining unsized portion of the neck will act to center the case in the chamber--------------since it is expanded to about .001" shy of the actual chamber neck dimension. And #2, the base end of the case, being already expanded to the chamber, will keep the back end also centered. In a bench rest rifle with a custom tight neck chamber, everything is already held centered but not so with generous factory chambers.
Richard
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Post by jbmabrey on Jun 15, 2014 4:12:54 GMT -5
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Post by jims on Jun 15, 2014 6:36:37 GMT -5
In this day and age I am still surprised they are able to set their sets for as reasonably as they do.
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