Recently picked up an RCBS Gold Metal FL Bushing Die. Will it act as a FL "shoulder bump" die without a bushing installed? Was thinking about using it in conjunction with a lee collet die to control neck tension, or maybe even getting a smaller bushing and using a mandrel to size the necks. I've been using a Forster FL sizing die with the expander ball removed and a TiN mandrel for reloading 223 with good results.
RCBS Gold Medal 308 FL Bushing Die
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It should, but I don't use the RCBS Gold Medal F/L bushing die, but I use the Redding F/L bushing die and it does work like a body die that F/L sizes and bumps the shoulder, but doesn't touch the shoulder without a bushing installed.
The easiest answer to your question is for you to take some fired cases, measure the shoulder with your comparator or case gauge and then size the cases W/O the bushing and again measure to see where you are.
I also use a Lee Collet die with a body die (or my Redding F/L bushing die W/O bushing) to make accurate ammo with very low runout.
Try it.
The easiest answer to your question is for you to take some fired cases, measure the shoulder with your comparator or case gauge and then size the cases W/O the bushing and again measure to see where you are.
I also use a Lee Collet die with a body die (or my Redding F/L bushing die W/O bushing) to make accurate ammo with very low runout.
Try it.
