Stupid question about Redding bushing die

[Alabama556]

Guys I just got my 1st full length Redding bushing die for my 308.

I set it up and when only bumping the shoulder 3 thousandths only about 1/2 of the neck is being worked by the bushing.

Is this the way the die is supposed to work or have I screwed something up.

Thanks for help with my dumb question and Merry Christmas.

 

[918v]

That’s the problem with bushing dies. They don’t size the neck all the way down .

 

[Alabama556]

When I said dumb question I really meant it.

I just screwed the decaping pin down as far as it would go and then backed off 1/2 turn so I could hear the bushing rattle.

When I ran the brass back through 95% of the neck was sized.

I am running the die without the expander in it.

 

[GIXXER2000]

I was using Redding bushing dies but in the last year have gone back to FLS dies. I have not seen any lose of accuracy and concentricity has been very good. I load 6cm,6.5cm, .243, 308, 300wm and 338lm and don't think i will go back to bushing dies. I only use Redding tried some others but never were a consistent as Redding.
Good luck

 

[ShtrRdy]

It sounds like you figured it out. For me instead of backing off 1/2 turn I back off 1/8th turn. There is still a small portion of the neck that doesn't get resized.

 

[Alabama556]

It took me 20 pieces of fired brass to get the die set but now it should be good to go. 2-3 thousandths bump.

I can’t wait to see if this die make a difference.

 

[ShtrRdy]

Did you get the competition seating die?

 

[Alabama556]

Did you get the competition seating die?

Yes I have been using those for several years.

 

[ShtrRdy]

You should be able to build good ammo with those two dies.

 

[1fliride]

Are you running these inna gasser or bolt rifle

 

[Alabama556]

Bolt action. Rem 700 and win model 70.