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Russian 7.62x54R Neck sizing
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 4:20 pm
by Mauserbill
Hello
Has anybody else tried this technique for a simple 7.62x54R Mosin Nagant neck sizing
I have been using my Swiss 7.5mm full length sizing die, there is clearance for the Russian case
and the neck is sized approx. 60% of its length works for me using 311s
Re: Russian 7.62x54R Neck sizing
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 4:37 pm
by WelshShooter
Most of the 7.62x54mmR dies have a .308" sizing stem to allow the use of .30 cal bullets. You can ask the die manufacturer for .311" stems to replace the .308" ones which should work better for typical Russian rifles.
I don't bother neck sizing nowadays if truth be told. I've set up my full length sizing die to bupm the shoulders back 0.002" comrade with a fired round. I find that the ammo chambers better (doesn't feel so tight turning the bolt handle down) and doesn't significantly decrease brass size compared to a full length sizing operation according the instructions given with the dies.
Re: Russian 7.62x54R Neck sizing
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 4:43 pm
by dromia
Moved to the correct forum.
Further mis-posts will be removed!
If unsure as to where a post should go then ask.
Re: Russian 7.62x54R Neck sizing
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 4:51 pm
by knewmans
Re: Russian 7.62x54R Neck sizing
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 5:05 pm
by andrew375
Or use a 7.5 swiss Lee collet die. A bit of fine adjustment will get you the neck size you need.
Re: Russian 7.62x54R Neck sizing
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 5:48 pm
by DanTheMan
Or use a .308 neck die with a washer over the case to offset the length difference.
Re: Russian 7.62x54R Neck sizing
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 8:20 pm
by Alpha1
Nowadays I use a set of Lee 7.62x54 loaders for most of my nagant neck sizing. I also have a set of RCBS neck dies and a bushing die I modified my self. All though I rarely load for the Nagant these days.
(quote)This is another option:
http://www.milsurpafterhours.com/bb/vie ... 935(quote)
http://www.milsurpafterhours.com/bb/vie ... 2x54#p1392
The second link is me and Adam having a debate about sizing the cartridge. I am dhtaxi and still a moderator on Milsurp after hours. Adam (dromia) was also a moderator at one time.
Re: Russian 7.62x54R Neck sizing
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 11:51 pm
by snayperskaya
I could have sworn I posted earlier in this thread.......Did it get deleted?.
Re: Russian 7.62x54R Neck sizing
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 12:02 am
by Alpha1
Yes it has been deleted. No idea why it was just a couple of posts on a forum Adam used to visit and of which I am a moderator.
Re: Russian 7.62x54R Neck sizing
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 12:12 am
by snayperskaya
Alpha1 wrote:Yes it has been deleted. No idea why it was just a couple of posts on a forum Adam used to visit and of which I am a moderator.
So your post was deleted as well as mine???