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Im about to start sizing and prepping 2-3 maybe 4k .223/556 brass cases.
Want to do them all up exactly the same and i did size a few small sample groups to 0.221" ID (with the button) and 0.215" ID. Without (die body only) as im sure you gather i dont have a bushing die so its one or the other.
I loaded some test seeds in these (with a few diff. Brands) and did the bang test with the tip on a peice of wood one or two seemed to move maybe a thou. With 4-5 strong whacks. So both neck tensions seem to hold just fine under recoil (it is for semi auto) no crushed necks or anything. Didnt even use lube on the 0.215" size. Seemed to just seat just fine.
Any advice? Im kinda wondering if i might get a little lower std dev. With higher neck tension might provide a little more repeatable burn?
As long as it seats fine theres no downside to higher neck tension right?
For reference i was getting low 0.6" groups with 0.221" neck tension so im a little tempted to go with whats already working?
Will this change pressure much?
I know seating depth DOES but idk about neck tension, im betting it doesn't.
TIA!
Want to do them all up exactly the same and i did size a few small sample groups to 0.221" ID (with the button) and 0.215" ID. Without (die body only) as im sure you gather i dont have a bushing die so its one or the other.
I loaded some test seeds in these (with a few diff. Brands) and did the bang test with the tip on a peice of wood one or two seemed to move maybe a thou. With 4-5 strong whacks. So both neck tensions seem to hold just fine under recoil (it is for semi auto) no crushed necks or anything. Didnt even use lube on the 0.215" size. Seemed to just seat just fine.
Any advice? Im kinda wondering if i might get a little lower std dev. With higher neck tension might provide a little more repeatable burn?
As long as it seats fine theres no downside to higher neck tension right?
For reference i was getting low 0.6" groups with 0.221" neck tension so im a little tempted to go with whats already working?
Will this change pressure much?
I know seating depth DOES but idk about neck tension, im betting it doesn't.
TIA!