About 3 years ago i bought a Redding competition die set (bushing) for 243win. I love them and it makes GREAT handloads for me, now here is my question. Yesterday i bought a custom 260 remington. Can i use this die set since its the same parent case and just buy like .293 bushing for it? The guy i bought it from said he used a 243 seater die to load for this rifle. I guess im really trying to not buy another $250 die set but will if i have to.
Redding bushing die question
- Thread starter kycamtrakker
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The answer is yes and no. First the sizing die. You will need to have the neck opened up in the die to accommodate the larger neck size of the 260. You can then just use the appropriate bushing.
If you are using the competition seater die with micrometer top, then most of this would work. You will need to change the sliding insert as this is matched to the case and probably the bullet seater stem as well. You should be able to order these from Redding.
Hope this helps.
If you are using the competition seater die with micrometer top, then most of this would work. You will need to change the sliding insert as this is matched to the case and probably the bullet seater stem as well. You should be able to order these from Redding.
Hope this helps.
AndyTaber's correct. I'd only add you can buy dies separately from Redding and others rather than pricier sets. Check with Redding to see if they'll sell you the seater sleeve & stem for their 260 die, your micrometer top will work on any seater.
Opening up a 243Win sizing die to take 260 necks likely will ruin it for 243 necks down the road, you'll lose a critical bit of the shoulder-forming area at the neck/shoulder junction.
Opening up a 243Win sizing die to take 260 necks likely will ruin it for 243 necks down the road, you'll lose a critical bit of the shoulder-forming area at the neck/shoulder junction.
how would it ruin the neck if i change the bushing???
ok, i guess i just need to order them
Thanks guys the 260 dies are on the way!!!
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