MD and all

I wasn't trying to put anyone down. I just think trying to form a belted case from a non-belted case won't work worth beans. Think about what you would end up with. The "belt" would be formed by the bottom part of the case body folded inward at a right angle and laying against the inner-top surface of the case head. If the "belt" were in the correct location it might be made to fire, but holding up to anything like 60kPSI seems quite unlikely, even once.

Dirtfarmer, shortening a sizing die by removing material from the bottom would not make the base of the case go any deeper into the die. It would make the neck and shoulder go deeper, but not the base. However, a shorter (thinner?) shellholder would if the material was removed from the top of the shellholder.

Our God reigns.
Harrumph!!!
I often use quick reply. My posts are not directed toward any specific person unless I mention them by name.