crackleback
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I've reloaded lots of straight wall handgun ammo but relatively new to bottleneck cases. I'm processing a lot of .223 brass and using calipers and a Hornady Headspace Gauge I've measured a lot of once fired brass I bought. The cases measured anywhere from 1.450 to 1.470, with most around 1.460. Setting up my RCBS full length sizing die as per the instructions all cases came out resized to 1.460 plus or minus .001.
Those that were originally shorter than 1.460 stayed the same meaning I have some ranging down to 1.450. I'm I going to be OK using a length that short? I just bought a WFT trimmer that trims off the case shoulder so that means the necks will be uniform but the overall length of the case will vary as much as .010. Even though after bullet seating the OAL of the cartridges will be the same should I be concerned?
These will be for plinking in an AR but I need to get a good feel as to what I'm doing. I guess after several firings the case will stretch and all this will not be an issue. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks.
Those that were originally shorter than 1.460 stayed the same meaning I have some ranging down to 1.450. I'm I going to be OK using a length that short? I just bought a WFT trimmer that trims off the case shoulder so that means the necks will be uniform but the overall length of the case will vary as much as .010. Even though after bullet seating the OAL of the cartridges will be the same should I be concerned?
These will be for plinking in an AR but I need to get a good feel as to what I'm doing. I guess after several firings the case will stretch and all this will not be an issue. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks.