338 neck tension

[radmcg]

I just reloaded my first loads for my lapua. the only bushing I had was a 364 and 365. lapua brass measured .015 plus 338 equals 368 I thought 366 would be perfect but was 2 inpatient to wait for the bushing. Anyway loaded 300 grain sierras withthe 365. Handle pressure felt a little tight on seating. Then again I had just got finished doing 7mm saums as well. Long story short question what neck tension do you use for the 338 lapua? What bushing size

 

[Beale338]

Re: 338 neck tension

I use a Redding bushing .365 on my Lapua brass.

 

[ChrisGarrett]

Re: 338 neck tension

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: radmcg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just reloaded my first loads for my lapua. the only bushing I had was a 364 and 365. lapua brass measured .015 plus 338 equals 368 I thought 366 would be perfect but was 2 inpatient to wait for the bushing. Anyway loaded 300 grain sierras withthe 365. Handle pressure felt a little tight on seating. Then again I had just got finished doing 7mm saums as well. Long story short question what neck tension do you use for the 338 lapua? What bushing size </div></div>

I don't turn my necks and have both the .364" and .365" TiNi bushings to size my Lapua and Norma brass.

I pretty much only use the .365" bushing.

Chris

 

[myerfire]

Re: 338 neck tension

I'm using Norma brass and 300g. SMK's and I use a Redding 366 bushing.
myerfire

 

[jonaddis84]

Re: 338 neck tension

My Lapua brass measured out needing a .365 bushing before I turned it.

So if anyone has a .363 or .364 theyd want to trade me for a .365 RCBS coated let me know. Id also like a larger one for two step sizing, .368 or so.

 

[radmcg]

Re: 338 neck tension

Thanks. Sounds like my 365 is right in line.
Rad