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Was accuracy worse or were there other issues?I played with neck sizing and didn't like the results. FL sizing works just fine for my needs.
I wouldn't say the accuracy was any better or worse, but the cases sometimes fit a little more snuggly than I'd have liked. Don't like the feeling of jamming the round into the chamber. Wasn't all rounds but enough for me to learn I don't prefer it.Was accuracy worse or were there other issues?
See the post above yours. Should work just as well on a 38-40, and I doubt you'll find a neck sizer die for that cartridge.I'm trying to neck size only my most recent cartridge, .38-40. I shoot this in both SAA and '92 Winchester carbine. These are of course a bottle neck cartridge, thin and weak at the mouth. Any ideas? I can full size but it does work the brass.
Ditto this.I played with neck sizing and didn't like the results. FL sizing works just fine for my needs.
True, when you start having those issues an occasional full resize is needed and yes being careful to limit the amount of shoulder bump back to those numbers is a very good idea. The point RCBS made is a good one as it allows you to keep your neck centered as well.You're looking at problems with each additional loading if you're only neck sizing. At some point it won't chamber reliably.
I've done neck sizing only and personally, I prefer to full length size but only bump the shoulder back .001"-.003" depending on the platform. This way you're not over working the brass and you're creating an exact with each resize.
One side to this that hasn't been stated. You won't stick a brass in a neck sizer die.If your going to do this might as well learn how to bump the case shoulder back only .002" at the same time.
That way you'll never have to occasionally fully resize the case for longer case life.