Jun 29, 2024 · I would like to experiment with some neck sized loads before buying neck sizing dies for various cartridges. I will be starting with 223 and using RCBS FL dies. What is the best way to set up …

Nov 26, 2014 · A 40-90 Sharps Bottleneck has a case length of 2 5/8" A 40-90 Sharps Straight has a case length of 3 1/4" (There is conflicting information as to whether this cartridge was an original …

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Aug 7, 2021 · Like TTSX said, no issues with that dent; the first few times I reloaded bottleneck cartridges I had some cases with dimples all the way around the shoulder from too much lubricant. …

Nov 16, 2025 · There were two basic German "8mm" bottleneck cartridges. It started out as a .318 groove diameter, which is now referred to "J bore." Actually, the old German script capital "I" looks …

Nov 26, 2024 · Rifle or pistol? If rifle I would think your better off increasing velocity by increasing powder charge, which means seating deeper shouldn't interfere with case volume. On a bottleneck …

Sep 16, 2021 · The idea of an AR cartridge that headspaces on the case mouth (450 Bushy) has never appealed to me. I like the idea of a bottleneck cartridge that headspaces on the shoulder. 375 …

Aug 18, 2022 · I always liked the .357 sig in theory because the bottleneck cartridge should feed better than a straight wall ( or even slightly tapered) case. Unfortunately, that round never really caught on. …

Oct 7, 2019 · The stepped ones leave a distinct bottleneck appearance to the spent brass and have a stepped portion of the chamber (front of chamber is smaller diameter than back). So far I've heard …

Jul 25, 2021 · I'm starting to reload 9mm Luger and I have two sets of dies available to me. I'd appreciate feedback on your experience with them. Mixing and matching from both is also possible. …