I don't resize new brass, i DO run the expander ball through the neck and back out to "true up" the necks. I then (most times) chamfer the necks and load...

You can "feel" if the expander ball hits a "loose" one that would need sizeing, but it rarely happens to me...

I "rarely" crimp rifle cases (other than straight walled cases) so i don't bother to trim new cases before the first fireing.

I've had very good service out of Rem. and Win. brass, but i haven't bought any lately either... I've always found Norma brass too soft for my likeing, same with Wby. brass, but i haven't boughtthose lately either.

DM