M14 Forum

PatriotM1A

First, a thanks to mercman for your intel.
This relates to my original message on 1-6-12. As it turns out, my problem with resizing WRA brass, wound up being the neck crimp on the case. This was brought to my attention by a fellow shooter who had the same problem. When run into the die as the neck approached the top of the die, the excessive crimp bound up causing the case to lock up.
I now check the edge of the case necks for excessive crimping and then I outside neck-turn to remove burring.
After this is done there is no problem resizing !

win308

I've shot a lot of home made match .308 ammo.....and I have never crimped one round. Not for my M-1A or my .308 Garand. Never had an issue by not crimping. Of course, I never shoot ball powder....stick powder lights off so easily a crimp isn't necessary.

mercman

PatriotM1A, that's what's great about these forums. There's so much knowledge and people willing to help. Enjoy and be safe.