bigedp51
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Yes I know how to reload and I have not used an expander in about 7 years. They are not necessary and often cause crazy runout. .002 is plenty of tension. That Redding info is a cya statement.
And someone else is saying he uses a .308 bushing and I will assume he knows how to reload also.
I am loading this same combination with Redding competition dies. With a 308 neck bushing
And I use Forster full length benchrest dies with their expander and these dies produce cases that have less neck runout than bushing dies. The main cause of neck runout is when the expander is locked down off center. And the Forster full length die holds and center the case neck when the "floating" expander enters the case neck. And using a expander is not the end of the world as many people say especially if the case necks are not turned.
Below a Redding .243 full length non-bushing die retro fitted with a Forster expander and spindle assembly.
And not only do I know how to reload I also know how to reduce neck runout.