The reason I F/L [non Lapua or Norma] brass is I've seen LOTS where it was just as wobbly as some of those economic recovery plans in Olympia & Salem. It doesn't take much effort and it straightens them right out. Sure, I could shoot it and it'd do the same but with components they way they are ...

I think you just opened Pandora'a box. Bound to be some discussion on this thread. Just to add a little discussion, you might want to check the primer holes for burrs. Uniform the pockets?? I believe you're right WRT Pandora's Box. I do suppose it depends on the brass itself. Unless it's high end s...

Bill K wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 5:52 pm Any of the light sporter type barrels, as on the American, need to allowed to cool, as they do heat up fast. You need to take a 2nd or 3rd rifle along and switch around, letting each cool down in a rat field.

Yassir', that's why I have a few more with the heavy barrels.

I was just curious. I have a CZ527 Anerican in 204 and I really like it as a walk around rig. Its ok on the bench to but I have to be careful and not over heat it in a hot rat patch.

427 or 527?

No Tikka's imported anymore? Dang

I'm no expert..but, I prefer to have my inner mouth perfectly round on the mandrel, and leave neck wall thickness difference on the outer. If I'm not mistaken, when sizing cases and using the expander ball; - On the up stroke, the neck passes by the the expander ball untouched and the die/neck bush...

JIm I dont know you, but this post made me smile. Thanks for that! I don't post here as often as I should, work keeps me pretty busy. I realize your post is about sizing the brass but the other part of the equation is seating the bullet. There are many options but I like those Redding Competition S...

For my varmint rigs I neck size but I do have either a F/L bushing die or a shoulder bump die in case I ever need to bump the shoulder back a tad. The symptom of that would be hard chambering. To date, I've never had to use either and like you Tom, I hate seeing those Redding dies just sitting there...

For bolt guns I prefer neck sizing.
For gas guns I prefer F/L sizing but I don't over do it. To much sizing can create a headspace issue and cause more wear & tear on the brass.

HTH,

Welcome aboard, there is a wealth of knowledge here.

Now I'm pondering if it's worth it to go again after first cut. Always pretty hot by then in June, so on the fence about going. Last time we went after first cut some years ago, it was 90* by 10:00 and the rats went down. So only about two hours of shooting, then sitting in the shade waiting for it...

Hi Rick...sounds like you folks put on quite the party (although I'm sure those critters supplying the entertainment would disagree). As always, a good write up and outstanding pictures.

Good to hear everyone had a good time and made it home safe.

Jim

I missed it, what caliber is it. 33-grain bullets I'm presuming a 20 caliber-something.

Thanks,

Can't help much with 2-stage triggers but if you want a single-stage ELF-Man makes a darn good one. I have them in my AR-10's and they break as crisp as any other trigger I have.

I've wondered why the 25-cal cartridges haven't flourished as much as their 24 & 26-cal counterparts have. With the 6.5CM I hope to have all of the load test and final scope adjustments done by the spring time. Fortunately I bought the components before things got crazy. I also picked up one of ...