First 284 win problems

[skotydontno]

Seems to be a common problem with Peterson brass. Use Lapua or small base die.

using a small base die now with the petersons

 

[WindSurgeon]

You can also try a Redding body die. and then use a Redding S die on the necks.

 

[Trappererick]

I have to run a bunch of 1x fired Winchester brass I purchased through a Redding body die first and then my sizing die to get it to work.

 

[Ruger15151]

Redding small base die.

Norm

I know this is an old thread... However, my Lapua 284 Win bras is .5018 at the .200 line. I don't turn necks. However, when I have used a Redding SB die, I get doughnuts. Is that typical? an it be prevented by turning the necks?

Thanks,

Todd

 

[Rook 6]

Norm

I know this is an old thread... However, my Lapua 284 Win bras is .5018 at the .200 line. I don't turn necks. However, when I have used a Redding SB die, I get doughnuts. Is that typical? an it be prevented by turning the necks?

Thanks,

Todd

I’m pretty confident in saying that the donuts you are experiencing are not tied to using a small base die or not turning necks. Turning or reaming out the inside of the necks won’t fix the problem either. At least, not for very long. Best option is to have enough freebore to seat above the donut. If you can’t do that, then I personally would have the neck reamed to add the FB. Turning or reaming necks to get rid of donuts simply isn’t a good long term solution. IMO if you shoot a lot. It might be a solution for an infrequently shot hunting rifle.