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Help...Neck sizing vs Bump sizing
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<blockquote data-quote="RichinVA" data-source="post: 1280458" data-attributes="member: 88311"><p>I believe Harrell's only makes dies in specific cartridges, so you have to have one of those. Pretty limited selection. I have one for 6BR and it is nice.</p><p></p><p>I use Redding bushing dies. They are FLS dies, not neck dies, so they size the whole case, plus you get the flexibility to tune it to your neck dimensions. To determine your bushing size, measure a round with the bullet seated and deduct .001-.002. I usually do .001 but most of my rifles are single shots. .002 is plenty. Good brass will give you good neck tension. Wilson bushings. You use this every time you load. Brass gets worked to the absolute minimum. </p><p></p><p>If your rifle is factory you can probably use the SAAMI measurement for the neck. If a custom, you'll need the reamer print. To bump, take a once fired case and measure it with a comparator, then set up the die to move it .001. Better way yet is to Google 'sizing brass' by Wheeler Accuracy on YouTube. </p><p></p><p>If you ever want to turn necks, then all you have to do is get another bushing. Yes, the bushings only control neck size.</p><p></p><p>No flames here, just a different opinion. You gotta do what works for you. Having said that, a lot of people, me included, think the best place for an expander ball is in the trash......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RichinVA, post: 1280458, member: 88311"] I believe Harrell's only makes dies in specific cartridges, so you have to have one of those. Pretty limited selection. I have one for 6BR and it is nice. I use Redding bushing dies. They are FLS dies, not neck dies, so they size the whole case, plus you get the flexibility to tune it to your neck dimensions. To determine your bushing size, measure a round with the bullet seated and deduct .001-.002. I usually do .001 but most of my rifles are single shots. .002 is plenty. Good brass will give you good neck tension. Wilson bushings. You use this every time you load. Brass gets worked to the absolute minimum. If your rifle is factory you can probably use the SAAMI measurement for the neck. If a custom, you'll need the reamer print. To bump, take a once fired case and measure it with a comparator, then set up the die to move it .001. Better way yet is to Google 'sizing brass' by Wheeler Accuracy on YouTube. If you ever want to turn necks, then all you have to do is get another bushing. Yes, the bushings only control neck size. No flames here, just a different opinion. You gotta do what works for you. Having said that, a lot of people, me included, think the best place for an expander ball is in the trash...... [/QUOTE]
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