Bushing recommendations for Redding S-die

[montana_native]

I am going to begin loading for a 7mm-338 Lapua. I am using a Redding full length S-die. Where would be a good place to start with the bushing size?

Thanks.

 

[clatarar]

Load a few rounds and measure... subract .002 from your loaded round.

 

[jcampbellsmith]

I am going to begin loading for a 7mm-338 Lapua. I am using a Redding full length S-die. Where would be a good place to start with the bushing size?

Thanks.

Are you looking to use the bushing die to come down in stages from std .338 Lapua brass or what's your plan?

Sounds a fascinating wild cat.

Have fun.

JCS

 

[CatShooter]

Load a few rounds and measure... subract .002 from your loaded round.

That may be too much, or not enough - it is not that simple.

You will probably wind up with a few bushings, depending on...

 

[montana_native]

I am just looking for a starting point for the initial loads. I will buy something in the middle for the neck-down process.

Thanks.

 

[5spd]

Load a few rounds and measure... subract .002 from your loaded round.

That may be too much, or not enough - it is not that simple.
You will probably wind up with a few bushings, depending on...

Very true as it also depends on the brass brand. I started out w/2 bushings on my 6x6.8 and now have 6 bushings depending on brass as the "standard" ones were way to loose on FC brass & way to tight on RP brass.