resizing

DavidJayUden · 09-16-2015, 10:34 PM

You could load a bullet into a NW case without primer or powder, then tightly close the toggle or completely chamber the round and use a dowel to drive it out. That should show the high spots.
dju

P. Octo · 09-17-2015, 06:39 AM

Thanks for your input.
The measures I posted were head to mid-shoulder. I have had no problem whatsoever previously when reloading Fiocchi cases so am quite happy with the RCBS I use.
I'll do the Prussian blue test but I won't force a NW case in the chamber again. I agree, and assume, that they were fired in a much more 'generous' chamber than mine, hence my intention to proceed with a chamber cast.
Being quite busy for the next 2 or 3 days, I'll have to be patient before doing it.

P. Octo · 09-20-2015, 04:50 AM

Done the chamber cast: everything is ok, which means the NW neck dimension were oversize, that is, in the box I was given.
I brought it to the range yesterday and gave it to a member who's had more experience than I with .30 Luger so that he can check it on his own.

ithacaartist · 09-20-2015, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P. Octo

Done the chamber cast: everything is ok, which means the NW neck dimension were oversize, that is, in the box I was given.
I brought it to the range yesterday and gave it to a member who's had more experience than I with .30 Luger so that he can check it on his own.

I'd be interested to hear whether the original profile/dimensions of this brass can be re-established.

P. Octo · 09-21-2015, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

I'd be interested to hear whether the original profile/dimensions of this brass can be re-established.

I'll try and get some cases back but remember, they've been fired once (at least) and I have resized them.
From memory, the neck of a loaded cartridge measured 8.48mm (0.334).

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09-16-2015, 10:34 PM	#1
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	You could load a bullet into a NW case without primer or powder, then tightly close the toggle or completely chamber the round and use a dowel to drive it out. That should show the high spots. dju

09-17-2015, 06:39 AM	#2
P. Octo User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Cannes, France Posts: 32 Thanks: 20 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks for your input. The measures I posted were head to mid-shoulder. I have had no problem whatsoever previously when reloading Fiocchi cases so am quite happy with the RCBS I use. I'll do the Prussian blue test but I won't force a NW case in the chamber again. I agree, and assume, that they were fired in a much more 'generous' chamber than mine, hence my intention to proceed with a chamber cast. Being quite busy for the next 2 or 3 days, I'll have to be patient before doing it.

09-20-2015, 04:50 AM	#3
P. Octo User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Cannes, France Posts: 32 Thanks: 20 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Done the chamber cast: everything is ok, which means the NW neck dimension were oversize, that is, in the box I was given. I brought it to the range yesterday and gave it to a member who's had more experience than I with .30 Luger so that he can check it on his own.