Can you FL size a 270 in a 30-06 die?

[Suther]

I know, this probably sounds silly, but the idea crossed my mind, and so I need an answer.

So I have a 270, and my buddy has a 30-06. We were going to split a reloading setup. If I only got neck-sizing dies for the 270, could I use the 30-06 die to FL size it after a few firings?

Instinctively I wanna say no, because the die wont support the neck/the whole shoulder/whatever and will cause a dent where the 30-06 neck would normally start... But wtf do I know, the only reloading I've done is with a hammer.

So what say you? Stupid idea? Or potentially feasible?

 

[Windknot]

Given the price of a set of Lee RGB dies- is it worth the hassle? But yes, it will work- with the .30 cal expander ball removed from
the die.

 

[regulate34]

Buy a FL die set for both calibres.
If you set a FL sizing die properly and only bump te shoulder .003" -/+.

No need for neck sizing dies. IMO

10 ways to skin a cat.

 

[Suther]

Buy a FL die set for both calibres.
If you set a FL sizing die properly and only bump te shoulder .003" -/+.

No need for neck sizing dies. IMO

10 ways to skin a cat.

I like the idea of neck sizing with the collet die because then I dont have to deal with lube, and I've read multiple sources that say neck-sizing only is better for accuracy..?

 

[bigedp51]

Please read below and take notice that Kevin Thomas is shooting for "Team Lapua USA" and before this worked in the Sierra Ballistics Test Laboratory.
I full length resize almost all my cases and believe in "the cartridge should fit the chamber like a rat turd in a violin case".