6.5X47 Lapua, what bushing size?

[MoneyWaster]

I'm having a 6.5X47 Lapua rig put together and I'm assembling the reloading gear that I need to load for the round. I'm going to use Redding Type S bushing dies for sizing, and I don't know what size bushing(s) I should purchase. I'd like to get everything in one purchase vs. purchasing the brass and then bushings later after I've measured neck thickness. The cost of shipping alone on a separate order will cover an extra bushing purchased now.

What are you guys using?

Lou

 

[thejamesd]

.288 for me,I also have a .289 I started with but the .288 s working good!

 

[MoneyWaster]

My searches have turned up reports of neck wall thicknesses of 0.132 and 0.0125, so that sounds about right. I'll get a 0.288 and 0.289 and see what works best. Thanks James!

 

[MoneyWaster]

Typo.....0.013" and 0.0125" wall thicknesses.

 

[dskogman]

If you turn the necks you will need to go smaller.

 

[thejamesd]

If you turn the necks you will need to go smaller.

I forgot to mention, mine is a no turn chamber.

 

[Average joe]

I'm having a 6.5X47 Lapua rig put together and I'm assembling the reloading gear that I need to load for the round. I'm going to use Redding Type S bushing dies for sizing, and I don't know what size bushing(s) I should purchase. I'd like to get everything in one purchase vs. purchasing the brass and then bushings later after I've measured neck thickness. The cost of shipping alone on a separate order will cover an extra bushing purchased now.

What are you guys using?

Lou

Just measured some new brass,,,, .013", .013"+, some pieces showed .014" on the oposite side.( which is why I turn my match brass)......
I think you would be good with a .289 and .288 in case you need more neck tension, or decide to turn necks.

 

[MoneyWaster]

Thanks for the guidance guys. I appreciate it.

 

[jpmimproved]

With Lapua brass in my creedmoor I just ordered a .290 because the .289 was giving me more neck tension than I would like at .0025

 

[dcali]

I just turned a bunch (300 cases, two different lots) of brass. At about 0.0127, you just skim almost all the cases. A few are left over with some unturned spots, so that's about as thick as you can leave it if you turn.