Properly Expanding Case Mouths and Necks (EXTREME RELOADING ep. 06)

Expanding the mouths of pistol cases is a necesssary step in the case prep process. But how much expansion (flaring) is really needed? Find out here.
We also cover case neck expansion for rifle brass. While this is an optional step, it can improve neck tension and consistency.

Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Expander dies
02:40 - Why expanding pistol case mouths
04:11 - Work hardening brass
04:57 - Demonstration
05:33 - Reloading tips
06:32 - Why expanding rifle case necks
07:10 - Expander die and mandrel
09:16 - Demonstration
09:58 - Cleaning brass cases
13:57 - What's next?
14:35 - Wrap up

Links:
Case cleaning solution videos:
https://youtu.be/-AxKbAT4UXA
https://youtu.be/BflxZJkB8G4?si=BScvHo-CvWx0Yppe

Extreme Reloading Season 9 playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_KBTsQIm0U6_sHSNCOqdYymoIIzPTepP
Link to case prep/reloading checklist: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cz7ch7nc3ct1aoywm5a7w/Reloading-Checklist-sheets-20230801.xlsx?rlkey=h5lfhqcub225m3slceyjvr5x7&dl=0
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