[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Full Length Die Question

Posted: 8/13/2009 6:48:09 PM EDT

How do you set up a full length die to just neck size?
I have a batch of .308 that need to be reloaded and I wanted to leave the case body alone.
I know I should just get a neck sizer, but if I can use my FL set that would be great.

Posted: 8/13/2009 7:13:41 PM EDT

[#1]

Back it out of the press a little until it is not pushing back (resizing) the shoulder.

Posted: 8/13/2009 7:40:40 PM EDT

[#2]

So set the die up like the instructions say then back out say a 1/4 turn and lock ring?

Posted: 8/13/2009 7:54:03 PM EDT

[#3]

If you're going to partial-resize, you should own a case gage of some type so you can monitor the head to shoulder (headspace) dimension of the case.

Posted: 8/13/2009 8:00:51 PM EDT

[#4]

I may just order an RCBS neck sizer die and be doen with it.

Posted: 8/14/2009 5:30:10 AM EDT

[#5]

Measure the existing headspace of the fired brass. Stoney Point/Precision Mic, whatever.

Pull the expander/decapper out of your FL resizing die. Back die out a couple turns.

Resize. Measure. Adjust die downward til you reach the point at which the die just starts bumping the shoulder. Then, back the die out just a hair to eliminate the shoulder bump.

Reinstall the expander/decapper and go to town.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Full Length Die Question

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