Reloading Share techniques for reloading, where to get the hottest in reloading equipment and learn how to reload from fellow hunters.

Neck turning

Old 04-08-2006 | 07:35 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 4,647
Likes: 0
From: Pa
Default Neck turning

Can some one explain this to me and is it worth doing for a hunting round???

I don't want to get into the compition shooting or anything just get decent groups from my deer riflesRight now I'm getting right around 1" to 1.25" groups from my 300 XCR... I really haven't tryed any different powders just IMR4350 and really havent shot more than 50 rounds threw this gun... I would like to see .75 or maybe .50 groups...
Mr. Longbeard is offline  
Reply
Old 04-08-2006 | 09:07 AM
  #2  
bigcountry
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default RE: Neck turning

You ought to come to my house and let me show you how before you purchase everything. I live in Westminster.

I have the hole setup for 30 cal's and 7mm cals. I sometimes do it for problem brass, but to be honest with you, it works the crap out of the necks. And looking back, I wish I never got into it.

You have put thru a expander mandel, then have to setup your neck turning tool, then need to fireform to get the benefit.


 
Reply
Old 04-08-2006 | 09:22 AM
  #3  
Thread Starter
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 4,647
Likes: 0
From: Pa
Default RE: Neck turning

BC thanks for the invite!!! I think I'll wait on the neck turningSounds like I might be getting in over my head right now... I still have a lot to learn!!!

I would definetly like to hook up with ya after spring gobbler season if that's ok with you...

I will prob step up my reloading after I'm done chasing Gobblers

Do you spring turkey hunt??? If so maybe we can hook up
Mr. Longbeard is offline  
Reply
Old 04-08-2006 | 11:39 AM
  #4  
bigcountry
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default RE: Neck turning

Yep, going out to garrett county first day with a friend on here.

We can get together anytime your ready. I think after I show you the operation, you might change your mind. In fact, I am one hair away to selling all of my NT gear (sinclair good stuff).

Instead keep my neck thickness gauge and just cull out bad brass.
 
Reply
Old 04-09-2006 | 02:25 PM
  #5  
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 3,393
Likes: 0
From: Western Nebraska
Default RE: Neck turning

Can some one explain this to me and is it worth doing for a hunting round???
There's lots of very marginal if not completely worthless reloading activities that people do for their hunting rifles.

IMO turning necks is one of them.
Vapodog is offline  
Reply
Old 04-09-2006 | 04:27 PM
  #6  
bigcountry
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default RE: Neck turning

but ya gotta to try some of em vapo or it would be boring. I think I have tried most of em.
 
Reply
Old 04-09-2006 | 08:48 PM
  #7  
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 3,393
Likes: 0
From: Western Nebraska
Default RE: Neck turning

I have tried it....I've also done primer pocker uniforming, flash hole deburring, weighing cases and separating them, weighing powder to w/n .1 grain etc..

I believe this is a good statement for hunting rifles...

If accuracy was a foot long.....finding the right bullet is 10" of it. Finding the right powder is another inch. All the rest of the reloading things together make up the last inch.

I feel I've done quite well just doing three things...right bullet...right powder and a good work up for the good charge.

We do a serious injustice to new reloaders when there is so much press on things that are in the last inch. I read a lot about folks thinking that seating distance from the lands is going to be the "bees knees" for accuracy and they haven't even tried more than one bullet....nor have they addressed the bedding in their rifle.

Reloading for accuracy can be frustrating and also very rewarding but all the things involved in the last inch are a waste of time until the first 11" are traveled.....or in other words.....don't get sophisticated until your gun is shooting "REAL" 1.25" five shot groups and better. Besides when you get there you'll see several three shot groups in the 1/2" range and you too can join the internet group claiming you have a 1/2" gun.....
Vapodog is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
shewe
Reloading
5
01-27-2008 07:18 PM
haugenna
Reloading
9
11-18-2007 06:24 PM
Pawildman
Reloading
2
11-13-2007 07:24 AM
trailer
Reloading
6
03-11-2007 05:32 PM
Fox72
Reloading
5
08-02-2006 07:14 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.