Jun 29, 2024 · I would like to experiment with some neck sized loads before buying neck sizing dies for various cartridges. I will be starting with 223 and using RCBS FL dies. What is the best way to set up …

Nov 26, 2014 · A 40-90 Sharps Bottleneck has a case length of 2 5/8" A 40-90 Sharps Straight has a case length of 3 1/4" (There is conflicting information as to whether this cartridge was an original …

Aug 7, 2021 · Like TTSX said, no issues with that dent; the first few times I reloaded bottleneck cartridges I had some cases with dimples all the way around the shoulder from too much lubricant. …

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Sep 16, 2021 · The idea of an AR cartridge that headspaces on the case mouth (450 Bushy) has never appealed to me. I like the idea of a bottleneck cartridge that headspaces on the shoulder. 375 …

Sep 24, 2017 · What are the largest cartridges based on either the 5.56 NATO or .223 Remington cases? I keep thinking its the .300AAC blackout? On another forum; a person mentioned putting a …

Nov 16, 2025 · There were two basic German "8mm" bottleneck cartridges. It started out as a .318 groove diameter, which is now referred to "J bore." Actually, the old German script capital "I" looks …

Nov 26, 2024 · Rifle or pistol? If rifle I would think your better off increasing velocity by increasing powder charge, which means seating deeper shouldn't interfere with case volume. On a bottleneck …

Oct 7, 2019 · The stepped ones leave a distinct bottleneck appearance to the spent brass and have a stepped portion of the chamber (front of chamber is smaller diameter than back). So far I've heard …

Apr 3, 2020 · 450 head spaces off the neck of the case (bottleneck case in picture). If the chamber is cut wrong the neck of the case might show signs of damage or look like it's getting further crimped as it …