Neck tension for AR load?

[Zombie Steve]

Much as I like the Redding dies, I just use a run-of-the-mill Lyman seating die. For shooting AR's, I'm just not that concerned with getting them to go from 3/4 moa to 1/2 moa. Are you just loading range blasters, or are you trying to get the same performance you get from that .260?

I did just test some Montana Golds with H4895 and they did prefer a light crimp into the cannelure. Not sure what bullet you're using.

[Tim K]

Much as I like the Redding dies, I just use a run-of-the-mill Lyman seating die. For shooting AR's, I'm just not that concerned with getting them to go from 3/4 moa to 1/2 moa. Are you just loading range blasters, or are you trying to get the same performance you get from that .260?

I did just test some Montana Golds with H4895 and they did prefer a light crimp into the cannelure. Not sure what bullet you're using.

This is for my accuracy load. It shoots 1/4 moa pretty consistently, and even better on good days. I also load blaster ammo with the Hornady 55g bullet with cannelure. I cripmp those.

The bullet for my precision load is the Sierra 77g SMK, no cannelure.

[Zombie Steve]

It shoots 1/4 moa pretty consistently, and even better on good days.

Dude, you're done.


I might get there one day if I build a free float upper. It's a pretty steep curve of diminishing returns.

[Tim K]

I love the load. I'll likely be changing brass which may or may not have a different neck wall thickness. That's what got me started on the idea of a bushing die. Plus, I just love my micrometer seating dies. They are the best.