Neck size or Full Length ?

[Maude]

I typically neck resize. I had a case head separation years ago with a 270 that I was full-length resizing each time. I honestly don't remember how many times I had loaded that brass but it was 4-5+ times and I was pushing it hard. Anyway, now I neck resize for 4-5 rounds and replace the brass. I'm loading for a 6.5PRC right now with Hornady brass and I will have to bump the shoulders back. I can load a neck resized piece but I have to force it. I'm not sure if it is the gun or the brass causing this but I know this won't work for a hunting situation.

 

[UTGrad]

I typically neck resize. I had a case head separation years ago with a 270 that I was full-length resizing each time. I honestly don't remember how many times I had loaded that brass but it was 4-5+ times and I was pushing it hard. Anyway, now I neck resize for 4-5 rounds and replace the brass. I'm loading for a 6.5PRC right now with Hornady brass and I will have to bump the shoulders back. I can load a neck resized piece but I have to force it. I'm not sure if it is the gun or the brass causing this but I know this won't work for a hunting situation.

Brass is probably needing to be worked in a FL sizing die. Case is now a casting of your chamber and not enough tolerance to chamber easily.

 

[Snowwolfe]

Allow your rifle to determine how much sizing the brass requires. Screw down the FL resizing die until it is about 1/8th of an inch above the shell holder. Size then try to chamber the round. Repeat after adjusting the die down a little at a time until three cases will allow you to close the bolt with just a hint of resistance. Then screw the die down about a 1/8th of a turn and lock in place.

 

[megalomaniac]

I bump the shoulder .002 as well.