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    Quote Originally Posted by shooternz View Post
    You just need to use a light crimp slightly more than taking the flare out a roll crimp is not nessecary it will damage the projectiles internal structure if not done correctly
    there is no way they can be loose in the neck they sized sized to .310" the .308 expander button is .304" to .305" depending on brand of Dies if you are serious about shooting cast bullets
    order a Lyman Short .30 cal M die best tool for expanding the case neck and flaring the cast mouth.
    Thanks for putting me straight on the size, must have red it about something. Just getting into casts so will see how I go before getting any new gear.

 

 

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