About to start loading for 224V in a bolt gun, what neck size bushing would most recommend? A .253?
.224 Valkyrie Neck Tension
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So, it depends on two things.... The thickness of your brass and how much neck tension you want.
Most of us don't like to wait for bushings to come in the mail, so we already have a spread of them to cover contingencies like different thickness brass and neck tension changes.
Most kits would go 0.247. 0.248, 0.249, 0250, 0.251
It would be hard to name a brand of brass that would be so thick it needed a 0.253 bushing?!?
Most of us don't like to wait for bushings to come in the mail, so we already have a spread of them to cover contingencies like different thickness brass and neck tension changes.
Most kits would go 0.247. 0.248, 0.249, 0250, 0.251
It would be hard to name a brand of brass that would be so thick it needed a 0.253 bushing?!?
I was going off of the dimension listed in the Hornady reloading manual as the O.D. I’m going to measure some tonight if I get a chance, I’ll measure some once fired I have plenty I just cleaned, hoping I can be loading by this weekend
So you will be okay when you have actual loads in your hands.
You know the bullet diameter is 0.224" and your micrometer or caliper will give you the average OD over the neck.
Just subtract your desired neck tension from that diameter and you can take a good first guess or just order the sizes slightly above and below if you want to be ready for contingencies.
I did win bolt gun open division at the TTS Finale Nov 2nd224-Valkyrie in a bolt gun is like kissing your sister ... it looks good from a distance, but doesn't really do anything useful for you.
For loading .224 Valkyrie in a bolt gun, a neck size bushing of .253 is a good starting point, especially if you're using standard brass. This size should give you a nice fit while allowing for good neck tension on the bullet. However, it's always a good idea to check your chamber dimensions and possibly try a few different bushings to see what works best for your specific setup. Consistency is key, so once you find the right bushing, stick with it for your loads!
