A look at Mandrel Neck Dies

Requested video I choose the 6.5 from its popularity. Apparently my die set was better then average as it didn't really show a large difference. But this has always been very accurate no doubt this was a contributing factor.

[@viejo2a]

Good morning Sir! I watched over on Rumble. Great idea for a video. Very educational. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@cw2a]

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[@edwardpetty5401]

Very informative video. Thank you for sharing!

[@cw2a]

My pleasure! Edward! 🤟🏽❤️‍🩹👍🏼❤️‍🩹

[@gunnwild1]

This goes deep into the reloading rabbit hole. Precision shooters can appreciate this info

[@cw2a]

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[@HobbiesHobo]

Good day CW! For the plinking I do, I'm going to stick with Lee dies, I'll never know the difference. haha

[@cw2a]

Ha its all how far ta want to travel down this rabbit hole. Luckily, and with a free flow of information like my video, it doesn't have to be a steep slippery slope.

[@tonygslc801]

Morning CW! 🌄 I love that stand for your micrometer👍🏻

[@cw2a]

Morning Tony! Nice to have a third hand!! I agree it is very handy!!

[@Dwayne7834]

Thanks CW good video and information. I wish I had gotten the mandrel die with the opening like yours. I have almost gotten mine set up like it should be. I went with the 21st century version. Again thanks very much for your help and video. May you have a wonderful day 🙏

[@cw2a]

🤟🏽❤️‍🩹👍🏼. Both work wonderfully. Thank you!

[@Dwayne7834]

@@cw2a Your welcome.

[@ocean374]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@cw2a]

Thanks, Julio

[@l.a.3887]

Great information 👍thanks

[@cw2a]

My pleasure sir Thank you!

[@jh5869]

Good word, CW. My brain hurts now!😅🤠😎 I'll look up some mandrel neck sizing dies and see what I can afford. I think we're all always trying to get better.

[@cw2a]

Thanks Jamie!!

[@triggerbarPhD]

Thanks for reviewing these approaches. Learning a ton from your channel!!

[@cw2a]

🤘🏼🤟🏽 Happy ta help man!! Drop me a line if ya would like me to cover something specific.

[@michaeldunn150]

I am enjoying all of these tools and tips videos lately CW...... I have been wondering about getting a mandrel die would be something to look into or not...... Especially when I had that issue with my necks were tighter than my trimmer pilots were..... since I figured that the expander ball wasn't into the case all of the way. I hadn't have any issues with that anymore. I know the neck tension should be about 3 thou tighter and I don't load cast bullets. So my expander ball is doing the job. But I know mandrel would be better for your necks...... Thanks for sharing!

[@bobbybarlow8012]

Thank you so much for this information. Great job at explaining.

[@cw2a]

Very welcome sir! Glad that ya enjoyed it!

[@ChrisFromThe740]

Good morning CW , great information as always

[@cw2a]

Mornin man! Missed you last night!! Hope All well Brother!

[@ChrisFromThe740]

@@cw2a I'm doing great CW just not doing chat's anymore

[@cw2a]

You know I understand the work involved! Hope ya can and will still join us on Friday nites on pannel and in side chat!!!

[@papasplace2]

Great explanation!!!!!! Well done sir

[@cw2a]

Thank you Les! Much appreciated! 🤘🏼🤟🏽❤️‍🩹👍🏼❤️‍🩹

[@andy79z28]

You did not metion annealing brass...do you anneal? As this also helps with neck tension and less springback....

[@cw2a]

ABSOLUTELY!!!! Its REQUIRED!!! I attempted, not to confuse or muddy this step of the process with other steps. 100% Annealing is huge and required.

[@briancarpenter1255]

Great video on a great product. I use the same exact set up only in 223 rem. I do use the same case neck lube but I use it with the media ball tub and I feel it works better than just straight lube.

[@cw2a]

I never tried it. That way I'll look into that. Thanks for the tip! Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate it.❤️‍🩹🙏

[@michaeldunn150]

CW do you resize your brass without the expander ball in the die? then use the mandrel to open up the necks?

[@cw2a]

Exactly Michael. Just remove the decaper stem along with the ball. Re size as normal. I also debur cases. Then come back in extra step and size necks.

[@Lowballinoutdoorz]

6.5-06 i wanna put one together. Morning CW

[@cw2a]

Mornin man! I love mine! Was before the great Creed takeover. Wonder if I would have changed my choice if I built that rifle in 2008 or 2010 instead of 1993/5...

[@Lowballinoutdoorz]

@cw2a I love them all haha. I would like to see just how much horse power I could squeeze out of the 65-06. Then do the same with a creed... ya know just to see how close haha

[@cw2a]

I have passed 3100 with a 140 in mine. BUT its throated long & has a 26" barrel. Im also probably over spec for pressure but it shows safe in my gun. Thats solid 264 manual velocity. (Also loaded lite in manuals today) generally the Creed is about 2800 on a good day. Easy peasy for the 6.5/06 ta pass 3000. Its closer to the nee 6.5 PRC then the "old" Creed. 🤘🏼🤟🏽👍🏼❤️‍🩹

[@Lowballinoutdoorz]

@@cw2a awesome

[@jamespugh]

Awesome video watched when get stuff do around home. Got called off for 2nd tonight.. and still medical mess. Just add Just bit by wasp in the house at 11:50 night like that thing was felt some neck got in thumb.

[@sixshootertexan]

👍🤠🇺🇲 Great video.

[@cw2a]

Thank you sir! 🤘🏼🤟🏽👍🏼❤️‍🩹👍🏼❤️‍🩹

[@jamespollard1670]

Good stuff .

[@cw2a]

Much appreciation sir!! 🤟🏽❤️‍🩹👍🏼