Shrinkmd
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I have some more cases I want to add to my batch of 223 Rem brass. I remember that the instructions said not to change the die or the mandrel once it is set. My question is, if I am still trimming to 1.740" (haven't touched the setting on my trimmer), does it matter if I remove the mandrel to resize some more brass that first time, and then readjust it after I trim as per the instructions?
I was also dreaming about transitioning my setting from the single stage to my progressive anyway, so I would still need to change the settings.
I watched Ghostbusters the other day, and this question about not changing the X-die setting reminds me of them talking about "Don't cross the streams! It would be bad"
So, can I "redo" my settings with some more once fired brass, and as long as I trim correctly and reset the mandrel, all will be well once I start trying to resize my twice fired cases? I figure even if the headspace setting is off by a fraction of whatever, once the cases get fired again, they will be all the way out anyway, and need getting full length sized back in.
Of course, if this can be done, I am getting tempted by purchasing some once-fired brass to add to my collection. Now that my Dillon Swager is operational, crimped brass is no big deal.
I was also dreaming about transitioning my setting from the single stage to my progressive anyway, so I would still need to change the settings.
I watched Ghostbusters the other day, and this question about not changing the X-die setting reminds me of them talking about "Don't cross the streams! It would be bad"
So, can I "redo" my settings with some more once fired brass, and as long as I trim correctly and reset the mandrel, all will be well once I start trying to resize my twice fired cases? I figure even if the headspace setting is off by a fraction of whatever, once the cases get fired again, they will be all the way out anyway, and need getting full length sized back in.
Of course, if this can be done, I am getting tempted by purchasing some once-fired brass to add to my collection. Now that my Dillon Swager is operational, crimped brass is no big deal.