Body Die or Full Length Die for Shoulder Bump?

[Jim R]

Some have seen this question elsewhere, but I am interested in all opinions here.......

My 6.5-06 project arrived complete from the gunsmith with the Redding Comp Neck Die reamed from the 25-06 original die and the bullet seater. As you probably can figure out, my cases are getting a bit long in the shoulder after several firings, and I am a bit confused on what die to use in order to bump the shoulder just a touch.

As background, I am necking down 30-06 cases and then fireforming. I am not looking to get 50 firings from these cases, but also do not want to toss perfectly good cases if I have the right equipment to prolong their use.

My question is: Am I better suited to buy just the body die to bump the shoulder or should I just go ahead and purchase the full length resizing die and just adjust it to bump the shoulder and not the rest of the case?

While I am not shooting 1000 yard mathces (yet), I do want to maximize my efforts in having as accurate a process in this as possible. Any help greatly appreciated. Jim R

[abinok]

You can do it with either, but if youve got a proven method for neck tension, id stick with the body die... unless you wanted to go to a type S bushing FL die that is...
Ive been playing with the body die here recently, and ive been very impressed.

[Centre Punch]

Hi Jim R,
You dont say if you neck turn or not? I presume you do, in which case the body die is the best way to go.

Ian.

"I meant to shoot the pike but the duck got in the way"

[Jim R]

Thanks for the replies.

At present, I am not turning necks. I told my gunsmith what my experience was with handloading so he did not ream as tight a tolerance as he might normally have done for such a weapon. Though a tighter neckchamber than any factory gun, it is not to benchrest standards.

I like the idea of a body die, simply to keep from overworking the brass. Like you said, abinok, I have a proven tool for neck tension, even though it may invlove another step in my case prep. Then again, I throw charges from a silver spoon so taking a little extra time isn't much of an issue.........Thanks again!! Jim R

[jb1000br]

FL with 0.001-0.002 shoulder bump each time...

it works in BR, so why not everything else?

JB

[LB]

Agree with the above poster. If you are not turning your necks and neck sizing with a Wilson type neck sizing die and proper bushing insert; gently bump the shoulder with standard full length dies.

Good hunting. LB

[Jim R]

Thanks for the replies. I think I have what I need now. I spoke with a tech at Sinclair and he was a big help in filling in the blanks as well. Thanks again! Jim R