Redding Full Length Sizing Die Set-up || Reloading Series

[@hrbricker]

Thank you for the concise explanation of the sizing die process, particularly the role of the expander ball/mandrel.

[@jamesjams5085]

Thanks for the Great video. I’ve actually been searching around the Internet trying to find good tutorials and I have to say you did a great job. A lot of other tutorials are leaving me confused but you’re very easy to understand and I’m a new subscriber.

[@EnriqueOchoaMaldonado-uc8kl]

Muy buena explicación acerca de como se ajustan los dados..!! Muchas gracias por los tips..!! Excelente video..!!

[@prcc]

Good stuff! Thanks for this video, I subscribed to your channel. I just ordered my first set of precision dies, a Redding Type S FL and Competition seater, looking forward to playing with them. God bless from Vancouver, Canada.

[@luvtahandload7692]

A rubber o-ring under the stem locknut will sometimes pay dividends as well. Good vid, thanks.

[@dannywarren5204]

Hi there.. I'm very new to reloading so I hope my question isn't stupid... I ask because of the argument between neck sizeing or shoulder bump... when shoulder bumping does the length of case get squeezed down ?? Back to factory diameter? I ask because neck sizers just neck size because the case is a perfect fit to the chamber... Les brass movement means better accuracy they say... can you clarify... what is your opinion please

[@bigwyomingadventures5908]

Let's call 'Full-Length Resize' taking the case back to factory specifications. Usually, by following the instructions that come with your die set, that is what you are accomplishing - A brass case that will fit any gun. Using the FL die, a bushing die or a body die you can perform a Shoulder Bump. That "shortens" the case .002" if that is what you set up. Depending on what die you use it can also set the neck back to your desired tension at the same time. The case is still shaped to your rifle, just set back a very small amount to ease chambering. (for reference a sheet of paper is ~.004" thick) Neck sizing = only the neck is sized down. On some dies, you can even do a full neck or partial neck resize. As to which is best, that is for you and your rifle to decide. The advantage of bumping is that it eases in chambering. I would call Bumping the shoulder the middle ground and maybe the best of both worlds. Eventually, all brass will need trimmed and Full Length sized even when using Neck Sizing only. Good Luck!

[@ronl384]

I have a question, does that set up help reduce neck run out?

[@bigwyomingadventures5908]

That's the idea - pulling the expander up has it engage the case neck while the case is still supported and aligned in the die. The book, 'Top Grade Ammo' is where this was pulled from. Great book, I recommend it.

[@ronl384]

@@bigwyomingadventures5908 Thanks for the quick reply!! Can you tell me this- When I bring the case into the die, and the mandrel is removed, then lower the case, and insert the mandrel, and bring the ram up, -- does that set up stay that way--or do I have to repeat the process?? I tried it earlier- and I ended up crunching one of my brass.

[@bigwyomingadventures5908]

@@ronl384 Start at 7:15 and watch. Install the stem with no case in the die, install it 'fairly' deep - but don't crunch the decapping pin. Raise the case fully and the neck will be squeezed down. Now, raise the stem until you feel the mandrel touch the neck and then screw it down a turn or turn and a half. As you lower the case it should size the neck back out. If you keep it too high it can crunch the brass, a turn or turn and a half is just about right. Good Luck!

[@ronl384]

@@bigwyomingadventures5908 -Thank You again!!

[@waverunner8807]

Have of what you talk about is off the screen?

[@R1Kyle]

Totally useless video.

[@tS-sn7jt]

You do things off camera can’t follow u

[@Sharberboy]

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