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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
FL Bushing Die, FL Die, or Body Die/Neck Collet?
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<blockquote data-quote="PddPdd" data-source="post: 2961385" data-attributes="member: 111799"><p>I haven't used Lee collet dies but I can speak to the other two options.</p><p></p><p>The Redding, type S, full length bushing die (with pull through stem removed) pros: due to replaceable bushings you can select the amount of resizing on the OD of the neck and the length of the neck that is resized. As you probably know, the IDs can be reamed or sized with a mandrel to fine tune "neck tension". The cons are as you mentioned in your post Note: bushings in S dies are sizing the OD not the ID which is what the stem would do.</p><p></p><p>Normal full length sizing die: Pros are after setting up, one step and you're done. Cons" you will obtain a fixed neck ID but you can only adjust it by modifying your pull through stem bushing diameter. The length of neck sized is controlled by your die settings but will probably driven by the shoulder bump desired. The bottom line being you have less control over neck tension from lot to lot of brass assuming you're using quality brass.</p><p></p><p>Hope that helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PddPdd, post: 2961385, member: 111799"] I haven't used Lee collet dies but I can speak to the other two options. The Redding, type S, full length bushing die (with pull through stem removed) pros: due to replaceable bushings you can select the amount of resizing on the OD of the neck and the length of the neck that is resized. As you probably know, the IDs can be reamed or sized with a mandrel to fine tune "neck tension". The cons are as you mentioned in your post Note: bushings in S dies are sizing the OD not the ID which is what the stem would do. Normal full length sizing die: Pros are after setting up, one step and you're done. Cons" you will obtain a fixed neck ID but you can only adjust it by modifying your pull through stem bushing diameter. The length of neck sized is controlled by your die settings but will probably driven by the shoulder bump desired. The bottom line being you have less control over neck tension from lot to lot of brass assuming you're using quality brass. Hope that helps. [/QUOTE]
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