duckcreekdick
Beginner
- Jul 26, 2012
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I just finished up 50 cases and lost only 4, so not a bad outcome for such a radical forming procedure. Here are the steps I followed.
1. Use a .348 Win. sizing die with the stem removed, adjust the die until it sizes the neck just down to the shoulder junction. The purpose of this is to reduce the neck diameter in two easier steps and prevent collapse of the shoulder.
2. Use a .280 Ross sizing die backed off 1/16" from the shellholder and resize the case.
3. Use a .280 Ross sizing die adjusted down to the shellholder and resize the case again.
4. Trim to 2.600 and deburr.
5. Full length resize again with the stem and expander ball in place.
6. Check to see if the cases chamber in your rifle.
I used Imperial Sizing Wax, a RCBS Rockchucker press, and a Lyman Universal Case Trimmer. I haven't reloaded any of them yet, but the reformed cases look very good and should work fine, even if they do not have a proper headstamp. :lol:
1. Use a .348 Win. sizing die with the stem removed, adjust the die until it sizes the neck just down to the shoulder junction. The purpose of this is to reduce the neck diameter in two easier steps and prevent collapse of the shoulder.
2. Use a .280 Ross sizing die backed off 1/16" from the shellholder and resize the case.
3. Use a .280 Ross sizing die adjusted down to the shellholder and resize the case again.
4. Trim to 2.600 and deburr.
5. Full length resize again with the stem and expander ball in place.
6. Check to see if the cases chamber in your rifle.
I used Imperial Sizing Wax, a RCBS Rockchucker press, and a Lyman Universal Case Trimmer. I haven't reloaded any of them yet, but the reformed cases look very good and should work fine, even if they do not have a proper headstamp. :lol: