How important is it?
I don't have a pile of time under my belt as far as reloading, and wanted to know how much importance do you guys place on neck turning?
And if you do turn, what equipment do you prefer and why?
Neck turning
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Gone Ballistic
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Super 91
Rule of thumb for neck turning is: if the necks are more than .oo2" difference in thickness from one side to the other, then it's worth the time. If not, don't waste your time doing it. I use a hand held Forster/Sinclair turner and chuck my 204s/223's up in a cordless drill (above the base -- about in the middle of the shell). Then I inside chamfer, neck turn and flash-hole debur each shell while it's in the drill, in that order. Works for me - and I'm fussy !
Rule of thumb for neck turning is: if the necks are more than .oo2" difference in thickness from one side to the other, then it's worth the time. If not, don't waste your time doing it. I use a hand held Forster/Sinclair turner and chuck my 204s/223's up in a cordless drill (above the base -- about in the middle of the shell). Then I inside chamfer, neck turn and flash-hole debur each shell while it's in the drill, in that order. Works for me - and I'm fussy !
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Gone Ballistic
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Varmonter
I can believe that article. I only got into it because that's what the "benchrest boys" were doing. But since I have the equipment and it takes about the same amount of time to neck turn instead of outside chamfer the burr off after trimming, I do that and at least it makes me feel better. ........ and you know, in this day-and-age feeling good is all that matters !
But for Super 91, the theory goes that the thinner side of the neck holding the bullet will release easier/quicker? and possibly starts the bullet slightly canted as it enters the rifling. YOU decide !
I can believe that article. I only got into it because that's what the "benchrest boys" were doing. But since I have the equipment and it takes about the same amount of time to neck turn instead of outside chamfer the burr off after trimming, I do that and at least it makes me feel better. ........ and you know, in this day-and-age feeling good is all that matters !
But for Super 91, the theory goes that the thinner side of the neck holding the bullet will release easier/quicker? and possibly starts the bullet slightly canted as it enters the rifling. YOU decide !"The only thing a pistol is good for, is to fight your way to your rifle." ....the late Jeff Cooper
The only two people willing to die for you are Jesus Christ and an American G.I. .... Thank them both !
The only two people willing to die for you are Jesus Christ and an American G.I. .... Thank them both !
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My understanding....
Meager as it is, is that neck turning is important and/or necessary when dealing with a custom chamber with minimum dimensions....rather than for factory rifles. There are probably a bunch of things we do in handloading that could be dispensed, but I for one enjoy the process and satisfaction of producing quality ammo.... Best, George
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