Objective: To form 7mm RM brass for minimum chamber neck clearance
Tools I have on hand:
7mm RM full length die
300 WM neck size die
7mm RM trim die
Annealing equipment
Redding case trimmer
Outside neck turner
Imperial sizing die wax
Knowns:
7mm RM FL die will size the neck to .306” OD
7mm RM Trim die will size the neck to .316-.3165”
300WM case is .120” longer than 7mm RM case
My chamber measures .3172”
I’ve never formed brass before and beseech those more knowledgeable for input and opinions.
What I have done so far.
1. Trim brass to 2.507”
2. Anneal neck and shoulder
3. Resize in 7mm RM trim die
This is the result: (300WM case shown for comparison)
I believe from this first try that I can get the neck OD to within .001” diameter clearance of the chamber neck and have enough neck to seat a .285" boolit.
The dents in the case body below the shoulder are from too much lube. This I know how to fix.
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How do I get rid of the shoulder crimp?
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Should I cut some off the bottom of the 300 WM die so that I can run the brass a bit further in and get the shoulder set back a bit before I move to the 7mm die?
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If so, How much should I try to set the shoulder back?
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Would I need to fire form this crimp out of the shoulder?
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Your help is greatly appreciated.