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Finally read the FAQs

Finally read the FAQs (3/11)

  1. Farmer..........I'm seeing the elongations in the cases that you said I should expect after resizing. For example, one case measured 1.754 before resizing and 1.760 after. This growth is where the shoulder is moved forward. My original thoughts about the forces and flow of brass within the sizing die was was wrong. Thanks!
  2. Thanks for backing me up on using the expander manderal
  3. And thank you for sharing that. I set up the Redding Type S die, measured some of my spent brass and a handful of random range brass using the Hornady comparator. The shoulder of my spent brass measured 1.463" ish while some of the range brass measured longer. Ran this brass through the Redding Type S sizing die and bumped the shoulders back receiving a consistent 1.460". AOK so far. Moving on to the range brass. Readings between 1.450" and 1.459" were obtained. My understanding is that the resizing die is for pushing a shoulder measuring too long in the negitive direction. The die doesn't add to shoulder length. How to deal with this brass please. Thanks again
  4. Yes, I am seeing those variences in thickness as described. One more reason to sideline the competition neck seating die. Thanks!
  5. Worry not. I was trending towards that die anyway. I'm just getting into reloading rifle. Much different than pistol. As I descended into this rabbit hole unwise purchases were expected. Volumes more positive press on the Type S die than the Redding micrometer competition neck bushing sizing die that I currently have. I found that neck bushiing sizing die to be way overkill. But I do like the micrometer seating die that came in the kit. In the spirit of safety, I consider brass a consumable. Aware of work hardening and I have an annealer. With my current experience level and at this time I prefer to hand deprime for inspection purposes. Yes, I have the RCBS deswager. You state you have your pet method/technique. Mine is not very far off of yours. With a long history in machining I'm extremely OCD about details to a detriment. Just wanna be safe. Thanks again! p.s. I'm not liking my Dillon powder dispensor
  6. pm me for my address if you need it
  7. Yes, I now have the Hornady case comparator. The Redding type "S" bushing die arrived in the mail last night. Need bushings. Regarding the topic of "expander manderals" and stretching of the neck. What's wrong with running a case through the Type S bushing neck die followed by an expander manderal to final size the case opening? (see attachment) I believe that the Lyman M die mentioned above is similar my disassembled expander die (attachment)
  8. I have the Dillon alignment tool if you want to borrow it............
  9. I appreciate your valuable input and prespective. I'll keep it simpler! Jerry
  10. No offense taken and I appreciate the reminder. I was an OCD machinist and get wrapped up on details and specs.
  11. Just curious, Is there a method of employing the "tape technique" as Erik Cortina demonstrates but, on a gas gun? At the 10 minute mark; https://youtu.be/htvk1UYOXm8
  12. And that was a stupid question.............
  13. It's all great information. All responses are much appreciated. From the advice given on the forum and my feelings that the redding competition micrometer neck sizing die are somewhat unnecessary, I'm looking to purchase a Redding Type S or a similar Lee resizing die. I have a quantity of 77 gr Hornady projectiles. I'm not attempting to push any reloading envelopes. It's my understanding that case / powder volume limitations may occur. Would it be recommended to use the Ackley dies? Thank you!
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