What bushing for 6.5x47 L, Redding Type S FULL die

[Alan Griffith]

Getting ready to order dies for 6.5x47 L. What bushing/s are best to start with when using the Redding Type S Full Bushing die?

Alan

 

[ChadTRG42]

Re: What bushing for 6.5x47 L, Redding Type S FULL die

I use a .289 bushing with Remington brass for my 260 Rem. Do you know the thickness of the case neck on your brass? If you have it there to measure, do the math and see what you will need.

 

[Alan Griffith]

Re: What bushing for 6.5x47 L, Redding Type S FULL die

Lapua brass which I have yet to get from Grafs.

 

[CCooper]

Re: What bushing for 6.5x47 L, Redding Type S FULL die

I was told by several, including Sinclair, to get a .289 before I had the components. It only gave me .0005 neck tension, so I ordered a .288 a couple of days ago. Lapua brass, 130 and 140 Bergers.

 

[280man]

Re: What bushing for 6.5x47 L, Redding Type S FULL die

.289 here with 130 Bergers

 

[Alan Griffith]

Re: What bushing for 6.5x47 L, Redding Type S FULL die

My homework tells me I should order three, .288", .289" and .290". The bullet .264" + brass (.0135" x 2 = .027") should come to .291". Starting with the .290" which would give the least amount of tension and then working tighter to find the loads with the smallest ES/SD.

Alan

 

[Mark Walker]

Re: What bushing for 6.5x47 L, Redding Type S FULL die

I started with a .290, but after 3-4 reloads, its not enough. Now I just go with a .289 for the life of the brass - 10 loadings or so.

This is with a .293 neck chamber.

 

[Alan Griffith]

Re: What bushing for 6.5x47 L, Redding Type S FULL die

My 'smith said my chamber will be .294"