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Newbie reloader question, type s match fl bushing vs master hunter die
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<blockquote data-quote="epoletna" data-source="post: 1788918" data-attributes="member: 87371"><p>Going back to the OP's original questions, my thoughts are:</p><p></p><p>First, regarding your choice of Type S bushing dies or the standard dies, there's no particular reason NOT to use bushing dies, but if you're not turning your necks you probably don't need them. And if you get bushing dies, you'll probably end up having to buy 3-4 different diameter bushings so you know what size your brass likes. I have a couple of bench rest rifles with tight necks, and I obviously need to use bushing dies for them. But I also need to turn the necks before using them. For the type of shooting you're doing, even with occasional shots out to 1000 yards, I sorta doubt you need to do that kind of reloading. Doesn't hurt to use bushing dies, but probably doesn't noticeably improve your groups.</p><p></p><p>Secondly, don't crimp your necks unless you're shooting cartridges in a tubular magazine. If your bullets are not being held by the neck tension of resized brass, you need to check the necks to see if they are too thin. It is possible you could salvage those shells by using a tighter bushing, but it sounds like you need to cull those pieces of brass. Now if EVERY bullet you seat slips into the neck with little or no friction, you need to take a look at the resizing button of your resizing die.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="epoletna, post: 1788918, member: 87371"] Going back to the OP's original questions, my thoughts are: First, regarding your choice of Type S bushing dies or the standard dies, there's no particular reason NOT to use bushing dies, but if you're not turning your necks you probably don't need them. And if you get bushing dies, you'll probably end up having to buy 3-4 different diameter bushings so you know what size your brass likes. I have a couple of bench rest rifles with tight necks, and I obviously need to use bushing dies for them. But I also need to turn the necks before using them. For the type of shooting you're doing, even with occasional shots out to 1000 yards, I sorta doubt you need to do that kind of reloading. Doesn't hurt to use bushing dies, but probably doesn't noticeably improve your groups. Secondly, don't crimp your necks unless you're shooting cartridges in a tubular magazine. If your bullets are not being held by the neck tension of resized brass, you need to check the necks to see if they are too thin. It is possible you could salvage those shells by using a tighter bushing, but it sounds like you need to cull those pieces of brass. Now if EVERY bullet you seat slips into the neck with little or no friction, you need to take a look at the resizing button of your resizing die. Hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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