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Originally Posted by mmb617
Since I only have one rifle that uses a .223 round is there any reason I shouldn't just use a neck sizer? The only range brass I collect is my own. According to the Lee catalog doing it that way will make the cases last longer and no lube is required. So what's the downside?
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223 brass is cheap. That's a reason not to neck size.
Are you shooting for extreme accuracy? If not, I wouldn't do it.
I partial-size for extreme accuracy. But I also index for extreme accuracy. In order to partial size I back the size die off about 2/3 of a turn.
Indexing is a whole 'nother thing but it makes a lot of difference. I do it for match quality ammo. I make a mark on the case, then that mark is consistently lined up during all reloading and firing operations. I mark my molds and sort by cavity and index during bullet processing operations and seating. Pretty anal but it works. In fact, that's my secret to high quality cast bullet ammo.