6.5-284 question

[furmaster]

So.. I'm gunna build up a 6.5-284. I already shoot a straight 284. Can I just get/use a 6.5 bushing in my redding comp 284 dies for the 6.5? I would think yes, but not sure
Thanks

 

[284winner]

I think no. Let me know what you find out for sure.

 

[furmaster]

I would think so too. I will give er a shot. i would hate to buy a set of new dies if all I needed was a bushing.

 

[284winner]

You would only need the bushing die anyways. They aren't real cheap or real expensive but my opinion is that you will need a 6.5 variant to do the proper neck sizing. Hopefully I'm wrong !

 

[wedgy]

I was trying to do the opposite, going from smaller to bigger(.308 to .338) but the opening in the die was only .350" , not enough to allow the brass thru the hole (.338 + .014 + .014 = .366")
Redding was able to answer so I didn't have to mess around trying.
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[Hengehold]

So.. I'm gunna build up a 6.5-284. I already shoot a straight 284. Can I just get/use a 6.5 bushing in my redding comp 284 dies for the 6.5? I would think yes, but not sure
Thanks

I used a Redding type S FL die to do exactly what you are describing. In addition to using a smaller bushing , What I found was that the decapping stem was too thick to except a 6.5mm expander ball so I had to purchase a skinnier decapping stem ($4 part) for the 6.5 mm expander ball.

If you do not re-size with an expander ball then you can just remove it and not have a need to replace any parts.

-Trevor

 

[furmaster]

Thanks guys for the info. You have saved me some trial and error for sure.

 

[Preacher]

You can bore the ledge out if you want to go to a larger caliber, and just use the correct bushing. If your going smaller, just buy the bushing you need....

 

[Brians356]

So.. I'm gunna build up a 6.5-284. I already shoot a straight 284. Can I just get/use a 6.5 bushing in my redding comp 284 dies for the 6.5? I would think yes, but not sure
Thanks

Seating and neck sizing should be ok. What are you going to size the body/shoulder with?
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[DocDoc]

Seating and neck sizing should be ok. What are you going to size the body/shoulder with?
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The position of the shoulder and diameter are identical for SAMMI, so inserting the correct diameter bushing for the 6.5 mm will work fine. This was confirmed by Redding when I asked about the similar question for S-dies.

 

[Brians356]

The position of the shoulder and diameter are identical for SAMMI, so inserting the correct diameter bushing for the 6.5 mm will work fine. This was confirmed by Redding when I asked about the similar question for S-dies.

But the OP did not mention an S-Die, did he?

As I said, for seating and neck sizing w/ Redding Competition dies, the body sleeve should fit fine. But that's not what I asked the OP about. I think I'll let him respond.

PS: The significant difference between 284 Win and 6.5-284 WRT shoulder setback is the smaller diameter at the shoulder/neck junction. However, since the difference is only ~1/2 mm, that leaves only ~1/4 mm of the shoulder untouched all around by the larger neck orifice of a 284 Win S-Die (or Body Die) which is almost exactly .010" and is probably negligible. Personally, I would go ahead and spring for a 6.5-284 body die anyway, since they're only $38, but the 284 Win S-Die (if OP has one) will work.
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[Preacher]

But the OP did not mention an S-die, did he?

As I said, for seating and neck sizing w/ Redding Competition dies, the body sleeve should fit fine. But that's not what I asked the OP about. I think I'll let him respond.
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He did mention using a bushing and that is the S die........
As I said- he only needs the correct bushing to make it workk...

 

[IdahoSharpshooter]

I am almost done with my 6.5-284. I ordered Wilson dies, and bushings; and the end flap of the box top says6.5 and 284.

 

[Brians356]

He did mention using a bushing and that is the S die........

Incorrect. The OP referred to his "Redding comp dies" and also stated his sizing die has a bushing.

Redding sells three types of "bushing" dies:

Competition Bushing Neck Sizer Die
Type S Bushing Neck Sizer Die
Type S Bushing Full Length Sizer Die

Only the latter sizes body/shoulder. But the only one with "comp" in the name does not size the body. Therefore it must not be a Type S Full Length Sizer Die, if the OP's qualifying terms (what few there are) are accurate.

Which is why I asked him what he uses to size body/shoulder. We still cannot really know.
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[furmaster]

My dies are indeed the redding full size s bushing dies

 

[Brians356]

My dies are indeed the redding full size s bushing dies

Oh. Well, those aren't Redding "comp" (i.e. "Competition") dies, as you originally stated.
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