What Bushing Size for 6.5 Creedmoor

[kevinjs1]

I am very new to reloading and I have a set of competition dies for 6.5 Creedmoor. What size die do I need to properly neck size?

I have a .293 and .292 and they both seem to big. Do I need a .290 or .289 or other?

Thanks,

Kevin

 

[Rob01]

Re: What Bushing Size for 6.5 Creedmoor

My loaded is around .292 so I would say a .289 or .290 would be better.

 

[JGorski]

Re: What Bushing Size for 6.5 Creedmoor

What does your loaded round measure?

 

[JGorski]

Re: What Bushing Size for 6.5 Creedmoor

For my 6 creed my loaded round is 272 and Im using a 270 bushing, works just fine.

 

[kevinjs1]

Re: What Bushing Size for 6.5 Creedmoor

Loaded round neck measures .292. Factory Hornady 140 Amax.

 

[kevinjs1]

Re: What Bushing Size for 6.5 Creedmoor

Looks like I should shoot for a .290 bushing. Correct?

 

[JGorski]

Re: What Bushing Size for 6.5 Creedmoor

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kevinjs1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like I should shoot for a .290 bushing. Correct? </div></div>
Indeed.

 

[kevinjs1]

Re: What Bushing Size for 6.5 Creedmoor

Thanks from a former Wisconsiner

 

[JGorski]

Re: What Bushing Size for 6.5 Creedmoor

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kevinjs1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks from a former Wisconsiner </div></div>

Not a problem, what kinda rig you got, who built it, etc?

 

[kevinjs1]

Re: What Bushing Size for 6.5 Creedmoor

I popped for a Surgeon Scalpel in 6.5. I have put about 60 factory rounds through it so far and am ready to start the reloading process.

 

[JGorski]

Re: What Bushing Size for 6.5 Creedmoor

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kevinjs1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I popped for a Surgeon Scalpel in 6.5. I have put about 60 factory rounds through it so far and am ready to start the reloading process. </div></div>

My rig.

 

[kevinjs1]

Re: What Bushing Size for 6.5 Creedmoor

Great looking paint job. What is your opinion of that CG?

 

[JGorski]

Re: What Bushing Size for 6.5 Creedmoor

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kevinjs1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great looking paint job. What is your opinion of that CG? </div></div>

Thanx, Chad and his crew did a great job. The CG is a very nice trigger, I believe its around 10oz and of course Id like it lighter yet, but it'll work after getting used to the heavy weight, haha.