243 dies for 308?

[glock24]

I'm having a hell of a time finding an S-Type neck sizing die from Redding in 308. Everyone is out of stock.

Would it be incorrect to simply buy the same die in 243 or 260 Remington instead and use 308-sized bushings?

 

[michaeltx]

Re: 243 dies for 308?

I'm don't think that would work. The bushing only contacts the neck, not the shoulder, so I'd think they would have to be different.

edit: neck size, didn't read that carefully...I have no clue, disregard this post lol.

 

[nesikabay]

Re: 243 dies for 308?

Have you thought about getting a Wilson neck die

 

[sparks1]

Re: 243 dies for 308?

http://www.gunstop.com/supplies.asp?cat_id=5&mfr_id=4

Try John at Gunstop. Maybe call and see if it's in stock. I can't tell from the website.

 

[5R Milspec]

Re: 243 dies for 308?

don't forget about the lee collet die.man it gives me good ammo.

 

[oldgrayone]

Re: 243 dies for 308?

There is a Redding group by going on here with weekly orders straight from Redding.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1608311&gonew=1#UNREAD

 

[jasonk]

Re: 243 dies for 308?

I have this set in great shape I'll sell you for $150 shipped.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=271533

Why full price? I'm going to simply backorder another set because I want them, but I don't have a 308 right now so I can wait a couple weeks for them to come in. PM me if you want them (offer applies to the OP only).

Jason

 

[Cigarcop]

Re: 243 dies for 308?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have this set in great shape I'll sell you for $150 shipped.
but I don't have a 308 right now so I can wait a couple weeks for them to come in.
Jason </div></div>

No .308, thats like not having any front teeth....how you gonna eat corn on the cob

 

[glock24]

Re: 243 dies for 308?

Thanks guys. I was able to find one in the correct caliber.

 

[308sako]

Re: 243 dies for 308?

deleted in protest!

 

[Short Round]

Re: 243 dies for 308?

You have to adjust the die height.

I asked this question a few months ago. Everything in the .308 family is the same until you get to the shoulder. The length along the slope of the shoulder varies with the neck diameter. .308 is the shortest because you hit the wide neck diameter first, .243 is the longest because the shoulder is longer until you reach the smaller neck. This means that height of the neck/shoulder junction above the case head varies.

I played with it a little with some odd ball .308 brass I had to test my idea for stepped reforming to .260 rem.

 

[Enios]

Re: 243 dies for 308?

I use a 308 Redding Comp neck sizer for 308, 708, and 243. Just have to watch because you can get it to low for the 708 and 243 and crush the shoulder but does work well and saved quite a bit of money.