Older CH die set was recently gifted to me (I know don't look a gift horse in the mouth).
I have a current production Hornady die set that works to complete satisfaction pre-set for progressive loading, so my plan was to use this second set for single stage small batch load development.
My question is on the sizer: There is a prominent ID step about half way in that produces a stepped fully sized case with the die in contact with the shell holder. The neck portion ends up at about .446" diameter, about .010" smaller then the base, or a case FL sized with my other dies. Almost like a 44-40 case. Expanding and flaring the cases afterwards makes for some serious "coke bottle" effect. Other then overworking the brass I'm not too worried about it. Is this how these older dies were spec'd or is this an anomaly? ID finish is smooth, not as if they didn't run a finish reamer deep enough. The previous owner sized many thousands of cases and never seemed to have a problem. The die is clearly marked "44 special and magnum.". Thoughts and experiences?