Thread: Neck bushing die

Who makes a good neck bushing die for 270wsm? And where can I get one.
Also what is the deal with the bushings?

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Redding, measure your neck diameter, 270wsm? Then take 2thou off it an that's the bushing to use

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Redding are the business, but in saying that id been keen to get a complete set of Wilson arbor dies in anything new.
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Wilson and Redding bushings are interchangeable. Wilsons have a slight taper on one side which could have advantages.
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I like a bit more tension than Redding say, especially for hunting rounds where that can get bumped around a fair bit. Around 0.0020" - 0.0025"

so measure a fired case?

Originally Posted by puku

so measure a fired case?

No. Loaded. Subtract 2 thou and bingo.

Take an average for a dozen or so to get it right. Remember different brass makes will be different so you need to have some consistency there.

Ok.
And just so I've got this right. By doing this I'll have less tension when it comes to seating the projectile? (As this is the issue)

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Originally Posted by puku

Ok.
And just so I've got this right. By doing this I'll have less tension when it comes to seating the projectile? (As this is the issue)

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Dunno, as you have not given any measurement for the current batch. What you will have is a known and adjustable (via bushes) neck tension but that still can be done with any neck die. I assume your current dies uses an expander mandrel?
How have you reached the conclusion you have too much neck tension for starters?

Yes its a Hornady neck die with expander ball.
Um there was some marks made on projectiles when seating. And Abe suggested it was a problem. I'll post a pic

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Here's what happened.

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When I get done today I'll have a measure up and have a look at the options.
It's amazing how you think you've got the hang of reloading then something fucks you up.
Always lesrning a...

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Wow, that looks like you have had to give it a fair old push. Sure its not a 7mm pill
An expander will work for all brass as it works the inside of the neck to a standard size. Abe should have a handle on this though as Ive never seen seater stem marks that bad before. Sometime a compressed load will need more force? Its not a crunchy load is it?
He he. Life's a learning curve alright, let alone making stupid guns and bullets work!

I hope not. I've already sent some down barrel...
I bought them through the claw whose mate had 7mm ones ordered for him and these turned up.
Yes it took a lot of effort. And also a lot of whacks with the bullet puller to pull the over Mac load

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Originally Posted by puku

I hope not. I've already sent some down barrel...
I bought them through the claw whose mate had 7mm ones ordered for him and these turned up.
Yes it took a lot of effort. And also a lot of whacks with the bullet puller to pull the over Mac load

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I went out and got a once fired Fed 270 (a real 270) full sized,champhered and seated a 7mm Core loct,no prob and surprisingly easy with a Lee hand press.
.277 verse .284..........................7.0mm verse 7.18
Loaded neck .311

I wasn't up to putting it down the tube. Sooo what to call it?

Originally Posted by madjon_

Sooo what to call it?

personally, i would call that mighty round the 280