neck size only

[sealer]

i have read somewhere that neck sizing is not well suited to the encores. what's the pros and cons?
thanks,dennis

[Bullseye]

I have read the same and neck size for mine.  I neck size because it requires only dipping the neck in mica and I have never seen any of the problems everyone reports.

[rks1949]

The case will eventually get too tight for the chamber,after several loadings. The best way to get good case life is to full lenght size,but have the sizing die set to only size the case for minimum head space. That way your brass will last much longer,plus it will load easily in hunting situations.

[Davemuzz]

I neck size for my .223, .243 and 7-30 Thompsons, as well as other non-Thompson calibers.

For the .223 I never seem to have a problem with the shoulder "growing" and so, I just don't have to full size that caliber's brass. (Even though they are loaded to a max powder load).

However, for the 2 other loads I find that after neck sizing, and before loading, I pop each piece of brass into the barrel to make sure the brass will seat properly in the barrel. Now, to some that may seem like an unecessary step, but I can assure you it doesn't take all that long, and for the surety of the load it's worth the time. For those pieces of brass that don't "make the cut" here, I run those thru a Redding Body size only die. That die simply bumps the shoulder back to where it should be and the brass then fits in the chamber like it should. Also, the body size only die doesn't re-work the neck again.

These procedures have given me some very accurate and consistent loads, and brass that chambers every time.

I believe the little .223 brass seems to have enough staying power that the load doesn't cause the shoulder to move. The larger loads have enough ump to make the brass move and stay after a few shots.

Dave