If I'm changing neck tension it is part of load tuning.
Neck tension
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QuietTexan
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On the back end I don't bother with any of that. Pin gauge and done. Will measure to the closest 0.0005" if not closest 0.0001" depending on which pin tolerance you buy. There are tolerances with everything you mentioned - neck thickness, bullet diameter, even the mandrel unless you verify it with a mic (but that's a one and done). That's not even getting into run out and lack of concentricity.
If the case before loading passes the correct pin gauge and doesn't pass the next one up, doesn't matter, all those tolerances get averaged out IMO.
BrentM
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I've never tried it but I'm sure it makes a difference.
Ive read that any neck tension over .002" doesn't add any more tension.
Tighter ES/SD seems to occur more with a higher tension or interference, from the little I've tried. The .003-.004 compared to .002
Maybe getting a more uniform ignition or uniform burn sooner in the barrel?
I'm using freshly annealed brass each loading.
The arbor press "gauge" shows the seating pressure, makes it easy to see the consistency.
Not all my guns have a Wilson seater, some are still done the regular way.
Maybe getting a more uniform ignition or uniform burn sooner in the barrel?
I'm using freshly annealed brass each loading.
The arbor press "gauge" shows the seating pressure, makes it easy to see the consistency.
Not all my guns have a Wilson seater, some are still done the regular way.
dfanonymous
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Same with others, I use a mandrel and set to about .002 for bolt guns.
For ARs however, go with .004. The force of the bolt cycling in a these type of stroke are rather violent, and it keeps my bullet from moving any during that process.
Even using NATO ammo, like in the military, I've had bullets get pushed into the case, every now and again.
For ARs however, go with .004. The force of the bolt cycling in a these type of stroke are rather violent, and it keeps my bullet from moving any during that process.
Even using NATO ammo, like in the military, I've had bullets get pushed into the case, every now and again.
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BrentM
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Kinda of odd don't ya think? I mean just pressing a bullet into a sized neck you feel the difference quite easily. It's really not much different than a hose or pipe fitting. Clamping force is directly related.Ive read that any neck tension over .002" doesn't add any more tension.
I'm no engineer but the article made sense to me, though I'm not certain if a blanket .002"NT apply to all situations. I dont know if I could feel the difference between .002 and .004
MagnumManiac
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How much does hoop strength change with hardness of said brass?
You could have super hard brass or super soft brass and the interference the same at .004", but which brass is getting more tension?
I will leave this for you all to ponder…
Also, brass does not release bullets as it slips out the neck, the neck expands first, and inertia moves the bullet a few milliseconds later after all tension is lost…
Cheers.
You could have super hard brass or super soft brass and the interference the same at .004", but which brass is getting more tension?
I will leave this for you all to ponder…
Also, brass does not release bullets as it slips out the neck, the neck expands first, and inertia moves the bullet a few milliseconds later after all tension is lost…
Cheers.
dfanonymous
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You can find out real quick how much neck tension amount is by pressing the seated bullet tip into the bench or something. A non charged or primer'd one would be smart.
If you want to know the scientific numbers, then add weight by five lb increments until the bullet moves. I'm sure we all have a comparator.
If you have that much spare time, then do it for every manufacturers brass, virgin, FL resized, annealed etc.
Maybe pull 20 bullets of each and see which is more the pita..
If you want to know the scientific numbers, then add weight by five lb increments until the bullet moves. I'm sure we all have a comparator.
If you have that much spare time, then do it for every manufacturers brass, virgin, FL resized, annealed etc.
Maybe pull 20 bullets of each and see which is more the pita..
MagnumManiac
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This is the problem, pounds required to seat bullets has nothing to do with bullet release. It solely is force required to overcome the expansion of the neck, nothing more, the brass neck is not putting that much force on the bullet, not measured in weight anyway, only in resistance.
If we take the militaries specs, their ammunition MUST have a minimum resistance pull of 30lbs…is that the resistance from the neck gripping the bullet or the crimp they so often use? Not to mention the sealant they often use too…
Bullet release is very different to bullet seating force. Once the neck has expanded by the bullet, it's true only job is to keep the bullet from falling out during transportation and handling…
Cheers.
