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Reloading
FL sizing dies smaller than SAAMI specs?
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<blockquote data-quote="MagnumManiac" data-source="post: 1511693" data-attributes="member: 10755"><p>Simple answer, NO.</p><p>Reloading dies are NOT designed to size back to factory spec, just a little larger.</p><p>You will also notice that most brass, regardless of maker, is about .003"-.005" under SAAMI minimum spec. This is quite normal.</p><p>A small base die will reduce the head size above the web about .003" smaller than your FL die.</p><p>The only portion to size that really matters is the shoulder, a .002" bump is all that's necessary, in most cases and dies, the body will also be bumped .002" if spring back is not excessive.</p><p></p><p>Cheers.</p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MagnumManiac, post: 1511693, member: 10755"] Simple answer, NO. Reloading dies are NOT designed to size back to factory spec, just a little larger. You will also notice that most brass, regardless of maker, is about .003”-.005” under SAAMI minimum spec. This is quite normal. A small base die will reduce the head size above the web about .003” smaller than your FL die. The only portion to size that really matters is the shoulder, a .002” bump is all that’s necessary, in most cases and dies, the body will also be bumped .002” if spring back is not excessive. Cheers. :) [/QUOTE]
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