Being new to the belted cases, 338 Wm, and having just read quite a bit about the drawbacks of belted rounds, ie. the cases stretching just forward of the belt, I want to make my brass last as long as possible. I am not new to reloading, however.

The best way, so I've read, is to neck size the brass so it headspaces off the shoulder instead of the belt. First off, I want to make sure most here are in agreement with the above statement. If not, please chime in on it. What are the drawbacks to neck sizing?

Having full length resized all my brass in the past, I want to know the best way to go about this. Will the FL dies work? I'd rather not buy more dies if I do not have to, being on a tight budget. and all.

Do you set the shoulder back at least some? That would seem prudent to insure ease of chambering. If so, how much.

Thanks in advance.