This is F'ed ,LOADING SUCESS!

Went out quick to to blast off those 10 rounds with virgin RP brass.The COAL was all acceptable lengths.I did make scope adjustments between groups.

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I'd imagine once I get this tension thing and seating issue rectified things will smarten up.
 
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Now, my next question is, where the heck in Canada am I going to find the seater plug/die that I'm after as well as a wider expander ball unit?

I don't really want to wait months on end for something from the states only to have it not even arrive or get seized.

There must be a Canadian source with decent reloading inventory.

Not to be a #### but most sellers out there "can get" those items but then you stand there waiting for their orders.

I'll email the Canadian contact from RCBS
 
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Years ago I bought a carbide stem and expander for a RCBS die for the 7STW which really made sizing a dream, but I don't see those on the RCBS site mos.

Maybe a set of Hornady dies would do it ? Have always like their elliptical expander

You mentioned another problem, with improper primer seating depth ?
 
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boxhitch said:
Years ago I bought a carbide stem and expander for a RCBS die for the 7STW which really made sizing a dream, but I don't see those on the RCBS site mos.

Maybe a set of Hornady dies would do it ? Have always like their elliptical expander

You mentioned another problem, with improper primer seating depth ?
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That was the Hornady brass, I just switched to RP, much improved.
 
I'd be inclined at this point to size the once fired brass and check the ID of the necks after sizing, brass is funny stuff and that first initial stretching after firing can change a lot of things. if you're still getting the same ID after sizing then I'd put a pretty good chamfer on those necks and see if it makes any difference, albeit that carbon from firing is really going to aid in lubricating the bullet during bullet seating
 
I'm more of a Lee guy so my info is more related to them and my experiences. But I would look into Rusty Wood Trading since he carries the full line and places orders regularily. A Lee collet neck die would be a good choice regarding neck tension as they provide around 1 thou with most cals and work the brass the least of any die since they swage the brass down onto a mandrel and don't run an expander back through. If FL sizing is required/preferred I'd go to Forster or Lee. With Lee you can buy larger expanders dirt cheap and size them down easily. A .310 expander for the .303 brit comes in at .3085 and is easy to spin down to .3065. Forster usually provides 2 thou neck tension as well and are arguably some of the best FL dies on the market regarding runout. I have not tested that myself.
 
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10-4 , what is the advantage of these dies?
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They're simply well made. You can extract stuck cases with the kit without drilling anything. I have used them for .223 7mm RM .308 .300 WM and .375 H&H and have never had neck tension issues. I have tried most major brands in the above mentioned calibers and my favorite dies are in order Forster, Redding, Lee and RCBS.

My usual reloading setup in any given caliber is Redding competition shell holder set, Forster Ultra Micrometer seating die, Forster or Redding full length sizing die and Lee crimp die.

I used to prefer Redding sizing dies until I had a couple of stuck cases incidents. Much easier to clear a stuck case in a Forster die with their kit. You can even save and reuse the case.
 
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They're simply well made. You can extract stuck cases with the kit without drilling anything. I have used them for .223 7mm RM .308 .300 WM and .375 H&H and have never had neck tension issues. I have tried most major brands in the above mentioned calibers and my favorite dies are in order Forster, Redding, Lee and RCBS.

My usual reloading setup in any given caliber is Redding competition shell holder set, Forster Ultra Micrometer seating die, Forster or Redding full length sizing die and Lee crimp die.

I used to prefer Redding sizing dies until I had a couple of stuck cases incidents. Much easier to clear a stuck case in a Forster die with their kit. You can even save and reuse the case.
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Ok, I'll look for a two die set , don't think I'll get a micrometer seater though.
 
Kelly Timoffee said:
Ok, I'll look for a two die set , don't think I'll get a micrometer seater though.
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I recommend you get a Forster mic seating die, makes life much easier.

For myself, I am having great luck with, Redding body die, Lee collet neck die, and Forster or Redding mic seating dies. ( prefer Forster, its easier to read the marks, and will seat VLD bullets without switching tops )
Heck with the Lee collet die, you can get someone to make a new mandrel any size you want to control neck tension, and swap them out in seconds to test.
 
The Redding seem more available, however I can get one Forster die from one place, and the other from another.

I do have a set I use, they seem decent.

So once I get the new dies, should I still true the neck a bit or just let'er buck?
 
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