My 308 Lapua brass stretches from fired length of 2.005 to 2.010 when run through my Redding FLS bushing die. The die touches the shell holder plus about 1/8 turn. Any less and the shoulder is not set back. The set back is around 0.001.
Just curious whether anyone using a similar die is getting the same amount of stretch, if not, then my paricular die might be a tad too long in the body.
My Redding neck die does not produce any stretch but tends to stay on the shelf for reloads used for 600yds + as I get 4 thou run out with it. Giving the bushing a slight amount of movement does not have any impact. Run out with the FLS die is <2 thou.
The brass is fired in a Barnard action with Krieger barrel. Fired cases are 0.340 diameter so the step down of 5 thou with a 0.335 bushing should be OK.
Appreciate any comments.
Martin
Just curious whether anyone using a similar die is getting the same amount of stretch, if not, then my paricular die might be a tad too long in the body.
My Redding neck die does not produce any stretch but tends to stay on the shelf for reloads used for 600yds + as I get 4 thou run out with it. Giving the bushing a slight amount of movement does not have any impact. Run out with the FLS die is <2 thou.
The brass is fired in a Barnard action with Krieger barrel. Fired cases are 0.340 diameter so the step down of 5 thou with a 0.335 bushing should be OK.
Appreciate any comments.
Martin