Wondering who is using these and what have you found works best with regards to neck tension? Heard recommendations from 0.001 to 0.003 inches smaller than the diameter of a loaded case. Anyone have any experience with what you've found to be best?
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Wondering who is using these and what have you found works best with regards to neck tension? Heard recommendations from 0.001 to 0.003 inches smaller than the diameter of a loaded case. Anyone have any experience with what you've found to be best?
Redding Type-S with Wilson bushes in every calibre I have. Try Workshop Innovations. Couldn't think of a better way to neck size. Im using about 0.001-2" depending on brass. Even at 0.001" I cannot budge a pill in the neck by hand so would be too worried to go there. There will be a little spring-back after sizing so I'd allow to go closer to 0.002" than 0.001".
What he said
Thanks, mostly worried about the projectiles moving under recoil in the mag. Workshop innovations don't seem to have the die that I want or the bushing size that I was looking at, so I might try getting it shipped in.
Yeah I was leaning more towards 0.002 or maybe even 0.003, just don't know how much is too much.
Haven't noticed any bullet slippage with 0.002" in a rifle with reasonable recoil eg. .308 7mm/08 etc. Depends on the brass and it's condition though. Like kiwijames, I use the Wilson bushings in the Redding Type-S die. Find them better than the Redding bushings.Quote:
Originally Posted by LittleDave
If Workshop Innovation is out of stock try Deadeye Dicks.
2 tho for me no problems yet
Can the Wilson bushings be turned around for a 1 thou difference?
Thanks, I have been looking at the wilson bushings and they seem a little bit more versatile.
I think I saw somewhere 0.0003 - 0.0005 which is about 0.3 - 0.5 thousandths.Quote:
Originally Posted by Echo
I always curse contraptions that require me to work things out in imperial, they hurt my brain.
YesQuote:
Originally Posted by Echo
I use Wilson dies with Wilson bushes for most cartridges. One thou under 80% neck turned loaded cartridge diameter for 7mmRemMag which has significant recoil and I've never found the bullets shift in the cases in the magazine. But I do rotate the cartridges in the magazine so that I don't end up with one or two cartridges going through the recoil cycle several times before firing. Also, I anneal the cases every two shots, so they maintain a good grip on the bullet. If fired a few times, the case necks work harden and don't grip so well unless the bush is changed for a smaller one. I use Wilson bushes because they can be turned over for a slightly smaller size if needed (e.g., work hardening necks or necks that have not been turned at all).
So if you order a Wilson bushing of say 0.310 you can turn it around and use it as a 0.309
eg. What ever you order from Wilson it also does 1 thou under?
Yes, and if you are looking offshore try here
http://brtshooterssupply.com.au/cate...-bushings.html
Highly recommended. Have bought a lot of reloading stuff from Annie and Stuart over the last 18 months. Virtually replaced all my Redding Comp dies with Wilson inline. Plus a sprinkling of 21st Century gear. With Oz gst removed and including shipping I have on most occasions landed stuff cheaper than any NZ prices. No longer bother ex USA where shipping is the ripoff.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnd
@zimmer have you tried the wilson full length sizing dies?
Curious to know if anyone has any experience with the Forster Bushing Bump Die? Does it differ in operation to a full length sizing die?
No. Beautiful product like all their stuff but I probably won't be tempted as I have all my Redding body dies still. A 7/8 full length sizing die was the thing missing from Wilson's offerings.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnd
Quite expensive methinks!
They are very nicely made. I like them even more than their in line dies, and that they go in a regular press, like you say it was the only thing missing from their line up.
If you mix one in with a Forsters bench seater, its not a lot different from Competition dies cost wise
Havent used one but one down side I can see is that you need to use their bushing and it doesnt go with anyone elses dies. If you go to Wilson / Redding / Whidden dies ( which will all shoulder bump depending on set up ), you can utilise the bushings if you swap dies.Quote:
Originally Posted by LittleDave
I have nothing against Forster and use a few of their dies / products
I've ordered some Forster dies and bushings. Sent Forster an email as I couldn't find a lot of info on their bushing bump dies. The bump neck sizing die is made to only bump the shoulder, meaning it does not size the outside diameter of the body of the case. Sounds pretty good, thought I'd give it a go.
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