
Best Methods To Neck Size Bottleneck Case With FL Sizing Die?
Jun 29, 2024 · I would like to experiment with some neck sized loads before buying neck sizing dies for various cartridges. I will be starting with 223 and using RCBS FL dies. What is the best way to set up …
Sharps "Old Reliable" .40 Caliber - Northwest Firearms
Nov 26, 2014 · A 40-90 Sharps Bottleneck has a case length of 2 5/8" A 40-90 Sharps Straight has a case length of 3 1/4" (There is conflicting information as to whether this cartridge was an original …
Dented shoulder and bullet setback | Northwest Firearms
Aug 7, 2021 · Like TTSX said, no issues with that dent; the first few times I reloaded bottleneck cartridges I had some cases with dimples all the way around the shoulder from too much lubricant. …
Dangers using cast load data for plated or fmj rifle bullet reduced ...
Oct 1, 2021 · Down load a burn chart if you have questions about powder comparisons and be very careful with any powder you can get a, "double charge" into a case, like BullsEye, etc. I am going to …
1887 Martini Henry Rifle | Northwest Firearms
Jan 30, 2026 · Martini–Henry Rifle — Enfield Manufacture — .577/450 Caliber A classic example of late 19th-century British military small arms, this Martini–Henry rifle was produced at the Royal Small …
$300 Lyman Sonicore Suppressors | Northwest Firearms
Jan 20, 2026 · Lyman is coming out with their Sonicare brand of suppressors. Here's an excerpt from their web site: Who is Sonicore? Lyman Products is bringing a proven and popular European …
Thoughts on .357 SIG | Page 3 | Northwest Firearms
Feb 5, 2026 · Some people report issues with the reloading of these due to the bottleneck design but if you size/decap with 40 S&W die and then bump shoulder with 357 Sig die, no lube is required.
450 bushmaster troubleshooting | Northwest Firearms
Apr 3, 2020 · 450 head spaces off the neck of the case (bottleneck case in picture). If the chamber is cut wrong the neck of the case might show signs of damage or look like it's getting further crimped as it …
9mm stepped chambers - Northwest Firearms
Oct 7, 2019 · The stepped ones leave a distinct bottleneck appearance to the spent brass and have a stepped portion of the chamber (front of chamber is smaller diameter than back). So far I've heard …
Powder burn temp? | Northwest Firearms
Feb 10, 2021 · draw 2 lines from the shoulder angle , following the angle towards the bullet and out the neck, if they intersect outside of the case neck you will get more throat erosion then if it stays within …