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Thanks a lot. I figure it gives me an excuse to go shoot more and tinker with things. I'm a hands on person so I like doing things like this and I also need a hobby so here we go
 
The reason I suggested NK sizing a couple of times is to be sure that the case shoulder will get pushed forward to where chambering has some level of resistance. At that point, you can be sure that the case shoulder has reached the max point and is ready to be bumped back the desired amount.

If the case shoulder does not reach that resistance point, how will we know how much of a shoulder bump is required. Mr Guffy would measure and would know the desired case length and how much adjustment to the shoulder is needed, but I don't have the measuring equipment and don't see the need to spend the money if I don't have to.

As to whether a fellow should NK size or FL size depends on a few factors. If you load max loads, just go ahead and FL size. If you shoot light loads, you can probably NK size quite a few times before the shoulder needs to be bumped back, if you wish. And, regarding accuracy, try the respective dies and see what shoots best. Depends on your rifle, the chamber and the dies themselves. You may not see much difference with ammo from the two die types.
 
Colten519, using F/L sizing die on your reloads without over sizing your brass. First we don't know at first how long your chamber is. Measure your fired brass resize to that same measurement, remember the fired brass will also get wider. Second firing see if the measurement gets longer, if so size to that setting, try the sized case in your rifle , once you feel a little pressure on your bolt that's when your at zero headspace, at that point bump your shoulder .001 record that measurement. Now you know your chamber & how much you want to bump your shoulder. For accuracy ( benchrest) .001 hunting .002 - .003
 
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