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Old 06-20-2018, 07:35 AM
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Looking for some info on resizing necks on primed cases that I have pulled bullets from. I will pull the decapping pin. But one question is do I have to lube these cases just to resize the neck area? any other tips before I start this process?
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Old 06-20-2018, 07:43 AM
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Are you neck sizing or FL sizing?
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Old 06-20-2018, 08:11 AM
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Hi There
Looking for some info on resizing necks on primed cases that I have pulled bullets from. I will pull the decapping pin. But one question is do I have to lube these cases just to resize the neck area? any other tips before I start this process?
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Short answer - yes.
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Old 06-20-2018, 09:42 AM
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FL die but will set up to just neck size. I was thinking it would still engage the case and thus need lube.
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Old 06-20-2018, 09:44 AM
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I would lube to be safe. Be careful not to get any inside the case where it could get on the primer.
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Old 06-20-2018, 11:03 AM
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Set up your die as you normally would.
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Old 06-20-2018, 02:35 PM
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If you are backing the die off so it does not contact the body of the case but only the neck you will not need to lube.
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Old 06-27-2018, 10:20 AM
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Most of the time you can pull bullets and re-seat a new one without neck sizing the brass. We used to do it all the time with Hard Ball military ammo, replacing the FMJ with a 150 grain SP. Try a couple, as long as they don't move or spin with finger pressure you are good to go. If they are loose, then re-size the neck only, no lube required as long as you are just doing the neck.
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Old 06-27-2018, 10:24 AM
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That is where the dry graphite/mica lube comes in handy, such as the Forster or Lyman kits. You will definitely notice a difference.
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