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Offline thelaw

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measuring headspace for an encore.
« on: March 28, 2006, 02:25:04 PM »
i've been reloading for some time now, mainly boltactions and necksizing. i just acquired a encore in .260rem. and plan to full-length resize. what is the correct way to measure headspace and adjust your dies for it? any advice?

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measuring headspace for an encore.
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2006, 02:58:11 PM »
Try belmtcs

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« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2006, 08:44:58 AM »
I fire 3 factory new and use a RCBS precesion mic set. I have found that some used brass from other guns fit tight unless resized back to factory specs.