Neil Jones FL bushing die

[Willie]

I have a SAAMI chamber 280 AI that's causing me some grief. My Redding body die is sizing the shoulder down .005" and .007" down above web, causing donuts to form after second firing.

I'm considering having Neil build me a custom die that will solve my over-sizing. I normally use the Redding bushings but I think I might like his unique bushing style. I would appreciate any feedback from shooters using his dies.

 

[SG4247]

One of the best die makers ever.

 

[BoydAllen]

To my knowledge, his FL dies may only be used with his bushings.

 

[uda123cat]

Neil is a great guy and meticulous. It is a pleasure to deal with him because he communicates with you in a timely manner and cares about his product. He made me dies and multiple bushings for a 338-375 wildcat and the tolerances are outstanding. He can also make you different size adapters if you get into the 375 cheytac and larger calibers to fit your press. In my opinion his dies are reasonably priced for the quality you receive. Also, his time-line for completion is shorter than most other custom die makers you might work with, at least it was with me.

dan

 

[Dean Slater]

I have a SAAMI chamber 280 AI that's causing me some grief. My Redding body die is sizing the shoulder down .005" and .007" down above web, causing donuts to form after second firing.

I'm considering having Neil build me a custom die that will solve my over-sizing. I normally use the Redding bushings but I think I might like his unique bushing style. I would appreciate any feedback from shooters using his dies.

Call and talk to him. He will tell you if he can help you. Neil lives 45 minutes away from me. Great guy to deal with. He is very direct and don't beat around the bush.

 

[Willie]

To my knowledge, his FL dies may only be used with his bushings.

Thanks. Yes I know they're not interchangeable. The main reason I was attracted to this die was the ability to size the full neck, while bumping the shoulder.

 

[Willie]

Call and talk to him. He will tell you if he can help you. Neil lives 45 minutes away from me. Great guy to deal with. He is very direct and don't beat around the bush.

LOL, I did talk to him, last week. He was out shooting, so I didn't want to take up too much of his time. He told me to fire some new brass 3 times, only neck sizing and damn sure don't anneal it. Reckon I'll do exactly what he said.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

What does your shoulder measure as fired?

 

[Willie]

What does your shoulder measure as fired?

.455"

 

[Alex Wheeler]

I'd call Redding. Their dies usually work pretty well with minimum saami chambers. But they do have variations. They may replace it.

 

[Willie]

I'd call Redding. Their dies usually work pretty well with minimum saami chambers. But they do have variations. They may replace it.

I've considered that, Alex, but figured it would turn in to a long trial & error debacle. I talked to Redding techs and sent them the die and 5 fired cases. Even suggested they size with 5 different body dies to find a better fit. Their conclusion was that it was the Nosler brass, being too soft, causing the donuts.

 

[alinwa]

Neil is the best, and I don't mean that in a Ford-VS-Chevy way. I own and use dies from nearly every mfgr on the planet as well as making my own when need be and Neil's dies ARE the best price/quality deal available. But he is a small manufacturer, there will be a wait

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Neil is the best, and I don't mean that in a Ford-VS-Chevy way. I own and use dies from nearly every mfgr on the planet as well as making my own when need be and Neil's dies ARE the best price/quality deal available. But he is a small manufacturer, there will be a wait

I wish he made a die that takes wilson type bushings but having the shoulder inside the bushing i understand why he does it

 

[avidflyer]

I wish he made a die that takes wilson type bushings but having the shoulder inside the bushing i understand why he does it

so what type of bushing do they take...do they make there own? (never looked in it)

 

[Dusty Stevens]

so what type of bushing do they take...do they make there own? (never looked in it)

Yes he makes his own. They have the neck and shoulder in one

 

[alinwa]

so what type of bushing do they take...do they make there own? (never looked in it)

yes

 

[alinwa]

yes

oops

 

[Dusty Stevens]

oops

I see what you did here

 

[alinwa]

And BTW some of them have neck, shoulder and .1-.2 of the casebody all in one. ie the joint is down below the shoulder......friggin' GENius

 

[alinwa]

I see what you did here

and what you did.....faster






jeeeepers, 4 seconds is a long time......