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  1. 06-01-2025, 09:09 AM #1
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    Why buy the extra die to neck size when there's no benefit and only possible downsides?
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    Quote Originally Posted by gimp View Post
    Why buy the extra die to neck size when there's no benefit and only possible downsides?
    Why bump the shoulders back each time if you dont need to?
    You dont need to buy a neck die.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dicko View Post
    Why bump the shoulders back each time if you dont need to?
    You dont need to buy a neck die.


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    Why not bump the shoulder .002" each time and avoid possible function issues?
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