I never used this type of die set before. I have the correct size bushing. I dropped the bushing in, screwed it down and backed off 1/16th of a turn to allow the bushing to float for concentricity. The case comes up, the decapping pin decaps if there is a primer there, the neck is run into the bushing and the OD is formed according to the bushing size. Then as the case is going down, the button expands the neck ID. The button can be removed if I'd rather turn necks, but I intend to use the sizing button for practicality.
My bushing is Titanium Nitride, and the button is whatever comes with the set. Do I need to lube neck OD with the Ti Nitride bushing? I understand if I replace the button with a carbide button, I can avoid lubing neck ID.
I also received a body size die, which I can use if the bodies expand too much or the shoulder needs to be pushed back for chambering to be easy. Since I will chamber in the same rifle, I may not have to use it every time. I know I'll need a lube pad if I use it.
The third die is the bullet seater. I don't have an OAL gauge or a modified case. I suppose I could use a bore rod or trial and error to seat the bullet closer to the lands, but I will probably start with a short specification OAL.
My bushing is Titanium Nitride, and the button is whatever comes with the set. Do I need to lube neck OD with the Ti Nitride bushing? I understand if I replace the button with a carbide button, I can avoid lubing neck ID.
I also received a body size die, which I can use if the bodies expand too much or the shoulder needs to be pushed back for chambering to be easy. Since I will chamber in the same rifle, I may not have to use it every time. I know I'll need a lube pad if I use it.
The third die is the bullet seater. I don't have an OAL gauge or a modified case. I suppose I could use a bore rod or trial and error to seat the bullet closer to the lands, but I will probably start with a short specification OAL.