How to setup a Full Length Sizing Die

Skip to 9:43 for the actual die setup
First it's recommended that you clean your die before using it, be sure to check the manual to see if your die manufacturer has certain recommendations. For example: Hornady recommends that their seating stem protrudes 3/16" below the base of the die.
After that we'll spray some case lube in the die and set it up in the press, as well as cover Imperial sizing wax and spray case lube.
After that I'll demonstrate how to read a case gauge as well as use the Hornady Headspace Comparator. For an AR the goal it to bump your shoulder -0.002" to -0.004" for proper function and reliability. If you're reloading for a bolt action try to set for -0.002" shoulder bump.
1:20 Die cleaning
4:00 Spray case lube on in the die
4:36 Setting the decapping pin/mandrel depth
9:43 Setting up the die in the press
10:40 What a case gauge is
11:45 Using a Headspace Comparator
14:40 Using case lube
16:57 Resizing the case
17:27 Reading the Headspace Comparator and Case Gauge

[@SWAIMERS]

Literally the most organized reloading tutorial I’ve ever watched

[@carson2687]

Please keep making more of these videos! They are very detailed, well explained, and super helpful for me as I begin reloading. Best videos I’ve found so far. Keep it up!

[@SL1CK1307]

Thanx for the step by step. Nice videos! It's cool to see a good recording set up describing different steps of the process and angles

[@MasterOfDestructionX]

I am new and your presentation style and overall great explanations have made me very very happy. I really know that you're just going to explode in subs excellent narration. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@SickassFirearms]

Great video series!!!! This is the kind of explanation we need for this topic.

[@nickmundo8265]

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[@jasflute8260]

Great video.

[@richardkut3976]

Good tips, thanks.

[@JohnProph]

nice vid

[@silverback3926]

Does sizing die bell mouth of cartridge for bullet insertion

[@silverback3926]

Once your die is set do you have to measure each piece of brass ?

[@daz51173]

Can you do 1 for .303

[@1911geek]

Spray method you will get it on the shoulders which is a no no

[@diyreloading]

True! Although I haven't had too many issues with it unless you spray too much. For bulk stuff I don't mind it (if I happen to dent a shoulder I toss it). For precision ammo Imperial wax is my go-to.

[@jacocoetzee1945]

Case gages is useless if you are reloading for your own gun and to produce better quality ammo than mass produced factory ammo

[@diyreloading]

If you neck size, then yes a case gauge won't help you out much. For FL sizing they can help you out if you don't want to use a headspace comparator.

[@jacocoetzee1945]

@@diyreloading OK Whatever float your boat.

[@logananaya]

@@jacocoetzee1945 lol someones salty

[@HopefulForever-ln5xm]

If you have a bunch of ARs or pick up range brass, you are going to want to do a full length size. In my case my ammo has to work and be safe for any rifle I may use or if any buddies want to use my ammo in their rifle

[@HotepSaoirse]

When you have multiple firearms that shoot the same cartridge you need to resize it to SAAMI spec so it’ll fit in the chamber. This comment is idiotic