Reloading.Shoulder Set Back
Reloading.Shoulder Set Back
OK, Guys, How much do you set your shoulders back when you are resizing your cases.Do you acturally measure the amount of set back with something like the Stoney Point Tool> I would appreciate the Benefit of your experience>>>>>
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You really don't want to ever set the shoulder back unless you're having trouble chambering a reloaded round. If you set the shoulder back "just because", you'll create excessive headspace; a dangerous condition, and you may separate the case.
If you have a difficult time chambering a round, then just set your F/L die down a tiny bit at a time, and keep inserting the DUMMY round into the rifle until the bolt closes with just the slightest hint of resistance.
Once you find the sweet spot, and the bolt closes as noted above, you can then use your dial caliper with the Stoney Point Headspace Gages, and record the proper headspace your rifle likes, and set up your die accordingly every time you have the hard-to-chamber situation.
If you have a difficult time chambering a round, then just set your F/L die down a tiny bit at a time, and keep inserting the DUMMY round into the rifle until the bolt closes with just the slightest hint of resistance.
Once you find the sweet spot, and the bolt closes as noted above, you can then use your dial caliper with the Stoney Point Headspace Gages, and record the proper headspace your rifle likes, and set up your die accordingly every time you have the hard-to-chamber situation.
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Rick in Oregon
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Rick in Oregon
NRA Life/OHA/VHA/VVA
Oregon, East of the Cascades - Where Common Sense Still Prevails