Neck size

[crow#2]

Anyone prefer neck sizing the 32/20. It should keep from crushing cases compaired to other method.

 

[gnappi]

If you're crushing brass, are they all single head stamp? Do you trim them? If you have not, try trimming them all to the same length (best after FL sized) and make sure that whatever system your press has to locate brass under the die is working.

I don't have a 32-20 but all my loading is done full length sized with one exception. I have a Savage BAT/s .308 which I'm very persnickety about brass. I only use my own new single head stamp brass (not bought used) sort by weight, prep flash hole, trim them all to the same length, and neck size.

My .223 I just load as they are and don't sort or trim. if they crush I chuck them.

 

[Enigma]

If your dies aren't properly adjusted and you don't hold your mouth just right, it's easy to crush .32-20 brass. Once you get your dies tweaked, it's not all that difficult to make good ammo. As stated above, also insure that your brass is up to the task.

 

[crow#2]

New brass. I adjusted the dies yesterday. Only crushed 1 brass and i pretty well expected it.I was adjusting the flare and thought i needed just a bit more but went ahead and attempted to seat a bullet and yep i was right just a tad more flare needed. All ok now.

 

[Johnnu2]

I don't think neck sizing is needed...
And don't forget, neck-sized cases might not chamber in a different gun. This could be a concern when you need to shoot that other .32-20.

J.

 

[crow#2]

only one gun. Just want to try and prolong the life if the brass

 

[daveag.]

Chamfer the opening well. Inside to help bullet to start.

 

[daveag.]

I load .25-20 and do not have this problem.

 

[crow#2]

Im only loading fir the one gun. The chamfer is a good idea. Thanks