30br brass forming help

[Wjesswheel]

So Iam in the process of necking up 6mmbr lapua brass with a K&m 6.5 mandrel, for the first time. Going up to 30 cal with 3 steps. Trying to set up the screw in the bottom of the mandrel to hit the top of the bottom of the case. I am assuming that screw Is intended to be a stop to keep from hitting the top of the case mouth on the bottom of the expand iron . Can't seem to get it figured out and looked all over the Internet for help. All I can figure out is that I need to shorten up the bottom screw since the 6mm case is so short. Can one of you professionals throw me a little help? I can send pics if needed.

Thanks Jess

 

[R.G. Robinett]

So Iam in the process of necking up 6mmbr lapua brass with a K&m 6.5 mandrel, for the first time. Going up to 30 cal with 3 steps. Trying to set up the screw in the bottom of the mandrel to hit the top of the bottom of the case. I am assuming that screw Is intended to be a stop to keep from hitting the top of the case mouth on the bottom of the expand iron . Can't seem to get it figured out and looked all over the Internet for help. All I can figure out is that I need to shorten up the bottom screw since the 6mm case is so short. Can one of you professionals throw me a little help? I can send pics if needed.

Thanks Jess

Looks like you have it deduced. RG

 

[josh shrum]

Jess, don't worry about the screw that threads into the bottom of the mandrel. Take your time and you will be fine, no screw needed.

 

[Wilbur]

What josh wrote....and remember that all you need to do is expand the case such that you can seat a bullet....bent, crooked, slanted, etc... The cases will come out fine once you shoot them. Of course, you don't believe that but I had to say it anyhow. Tell me this because I don't know...can you fireform them with no bullet using a fast powder like folks do with the PPC.

 

[Jim Pag]

What josh wrote....and remember that all you need to do is expand the case such that you can seat a bullet....bent, crooked, slanted, etc... The cases will come out fine once you shoot them. Of course, you don't believe that but I had to say it anyhow. Tell me this because I don't know...can you fireform them with no bullet using a fast powder like folks do with the PPC.

Yes you can fireform cases without using bullets Wilbur.