Redding 6BR Neck Bushing

[8Crow]

I just put a Select Match 6BR barrel on order with Shilen and they said they would custom cut the throat if I sent in 2-3 dummy rounds. This is a barrel/caliber swap for me, so I don't have 6BR dies yet. Looks like everyone talks up the Redding full-length dies with the interchangeable neck bushings, but I can't figure out which bushing to go with. They're just expensive enough that I don't want to go the trial and error route. Redding lists the range at .262 - .270 and I ordered the barrel with a .272 no-turn neck, also going with the Lapua brass. How can I figure out which bushing to go with?

 

[memilanuk]

get a .268 and a .269 bushing - loaded rounds will probably come out right at or a little over 0.270, fired rounds probably will come out of the gun measuring a little over .271'.

 

[morpheus]

I just went through this myself. Using unturned Lapua brass and 107 gr SMK's, the finished diameter was a consistent 0.2695'. Since I am using a Savage F-Class,factory chamber) I ordered a 0.268' Redding bushing.

 

[alf]

Because I prefer a little more tension, I run a 267.

 

[gambleone]

.267 or .268 should do it.

 

[8Crow]

Thanks everyone, appreciate the help!