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  1. 20-05-2014, 01:36 PM #1
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    I assume neck sizing? If on min loads maybe 30 times, 303brit could be 7 or 8 times, it varies a lot. The "life" drops however as you use more powder and full size.
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    Quote Originally Posted by steven View Post
    I assume neck sizing? If on min loads maybe 30 times, 303brit could be 7 or 8 times, it varies a lot. The "life" drops however as you use more powder and full size.
    Yip only having to neck size. Guess i'll just keep an eye out for signs of wear and keep going. Was told to chuck em out after 4 but wasnt keen so good that the concensus is about 8-10+
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    Norma was I would hope still is a very good brand in cases. From memory I got up to 15 reloads before I had to anneal the necks
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