Anyone still neck size only?

TedNugent said:
Am actually looking for a neck sizer for my .257 Robert's. Gun I inherited has a unique chamber, its not AI, and standard .257 Bob brass/dies don't fit it. Have a bunch of 1x fired for it from the original owner, going to try neck sizing until I can't get away with it, and order a custom die, which I assume will be a few bucks.
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Hornady used to sell a 25 caliber neck sizer. Could be used for most 25 caliber rounds. - dan
 
TedNugent said:
Am actually looking for a neck sizer for my .257 Robert's. Gun I inherited has a unique chamber, its not AI, and standard .257 Bob brass/dies don't fit it. Have a bunch of 1x fired for it from the original owner, going to try neck sizing until I can't get away with it, and order a custom die, which I assume will be a few bucks.
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RCBS made a 28° shoulder improved version of the 257 Roberts. A chamber cast would be a good idea.
Lee states their collet dies are compatible with standard and improved cases.
 
TedNugent said:
Am actually looking for a neck sizer for my .257 Robert's. Gun I inherited has a unique chamber, its not AI, and standard .257 Bob brass/dies don't fit it. Have a bunch of 1x fired for it from the original owner, going to try neck sizing until I can't get away with it, and order a custom die, which I assume will be a few bucks.
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If it is an improved chamber, AI or RCBS, it should chamber factory rounds. That's how you fireform the brass. If the factory round won't chamber, you should definitely get that chamber checked to see what is going on. - dan
 
I started to neck size for my 6.5x55 Tikka...my 8 twist 223 Tikka Varmint and for my 300WSM when I first acquired these rifles...everything else was measured and gets a 2 thou bump back. 243, 270, 308, 7mmRM, 708, 6.5 PRC.
Most of my rifles are considered "hunting rifles" but I tuned up a great load for each one. My OCD side coming out..LOL
 
Been looking at the shoulder bump dies/bushings for my new Tikka PRC. More curious as to IF, I can get any better groups than what I'm already getting...
Awesome results so far with my 1st round test loads...got my hunting load finished with 129 gr Accubonds H-1000 @ 59.9 gr (max)
These are all 2 thou bump back with my Forster benchrest dies. Round two coming soon with 120 gr Ballistic Tips, and another round or two with heavier bullets...143 gr ELDX. Used all my factory O/F factory brass for work ups...got some of my new Laupa stuff loaded with the ELDX's..for fireforming and of course some chrono work.
 
As a hunter I only full length size. I definately eleminate any issues of feeding and chambering the cartridges in the rifle. Neck sizing can cause issues as such.
 
I neck size my 7-mag brass until they need trimming, then I do a full length resize. I usually get 2-3 reloads using neck sizing before FL resizing.

It's really the only cartridge I do that with. Everything else I tend to FL resize. Just happened to buy the 4-die set for 7-mag way back in the day.
 
1 accuracy load for a 308 I have is 42.5gr Varget behind a 168gr BTHP. It's pretty mild, starting load mild, not high pressure, I've got Lapua brass that is over 10 loads just neck sizing and still haven't needed a bump.
7mm Mag I run 162gr at 3000fps with H4895, get 5 or so neck sizes before it needs a bump with good brass.
Brass makes a difference, in my 257Bee, Hornady brass is good for neck sizing, Nosler stuff I picked up is soft as #### and shows pressure signs at below start data, #### velocity out of it too, I'll FL size that a few times and toss it, just trash.
 
Lead hammer said:
It works until you have to bump the shoulder or full length size.
I used to neck size a long time ago, but I like the idea of consistency with bumping every time and is what I do nowadays. Probably a smart idea for hunting situations as well. When I have new brass, I like to shoot it twice before bumping the shoulder, and from there on it’s every time. I use a Redding body die and Lee neck collet die.
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I use a Redding body die and Lee neck collet die too :) Its a bulletproof system.
 
track said:
As a hunter I only full length size. I definately eleminate any issues of feeding and chambering the cartridges in the rifle. Neck sizing can cause issues as such.
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Not if you check your cases for chambering before the hunt, or even before you prime, charge, and insert the bullet.

However, I agree with you on this, for the most part.

I don't full-length resize the necks on any of my hunting cartridges. I leave about a millimeter of blown-out neck dimension right at the shoulder/neck junction.

Some folks like to carry a lot of ammo on their hunts. I will admit, that I carry a 50-round box of ammunition that's been previously checked for fit and chambering when I'm on an extended hunt. Mostly so I have enough ammo on hand if something goes awry with the sighting implements.

Most of today's scopes/rings/bases are bulletproof if they're installed properly. However, SH!T can and does happen. So I either carry a spare rifle/ammo for it or a spare scope in my kit. I've needed one or the other on a couple of occasions, that would have meant the loss of thousands of dollars on an extended hunt over a thousand kliks from home.
 
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