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 …

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 …

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 …

Jan 21, 2025 · Just got off the phone with them. Huntington Die Specialties is going out of business, a sad time for sure. They do have a limited supply of some Woodleigh bullets. Of …

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 …

Apr 30, 2019 · To crimp, or not to crimp, that is the question. I just started loading my own 223 tonight and it is intended for use with my semi-auto AR rifles. I have 100 rounds ready to go. I …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jun 16, 2020 · This was posted by a guy I know from Grants Pass. The post was originally on 24hrcampfire a few years ago. I ordered a RAR .223 yesterday and am going to play with …