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Good source for less expensive neck sizing bushing kits and expander mandrels?

GunnyB

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Minuteman
May 2, 2024
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CA
I want to play around with different size bushings and expanders for neck tension but these things seem high priced for what they are. I am shooting 6.5 CM and 308 gas guns as well as 6.5 CM, 308, and 300 PRC bolt guns. Anyone have a good source for these, maybe a lesser known brand that is still quality.
 
Good luck in your search, not aware of any cheaper neck bushings - Redding or Forster may be cheaper.

I use SAC’s bushings and dies & K & M mandrels along with their neck turning gear - good stuff but definitely not what I’d call cheaper
 
I have a km mandrel kit I'd sell but otherwise I think either the K&M new mandrel die and mandrels or the Sinclair from brownells is the least expensive good set up for mandrels. The redding bushings are probably the go to for most and I have always had good success with them.