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reloading die question

Are the titanium neck bushings worth the extra money and will the Redding type s full length bushing die work the same as any full length die only you are able to create more or less neck tension?:confused:
 
Yes, I think they're worth it.

Although, for years I used plain ol' Wilson steel bushings and they worked just fine.

In my experience, the same cannot be said for Redding's steel bushings..........
 
Here's a link to a page on my website that shows why I like the Redding bushing type dies.
http://www.larrywillis.com/Redding.html
Forster also makes bushing type dies.

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Regarding the steel vs. Ti/nitride bushings.....I honestly don't see much difference in final results......most times you end up trying different bushings to optimize results,aka 'tuning')......therefore the price difference,~ $10/ bushing) becomes a bigger consideration since it's not unusual to have 3 or more sizes for each chambering.
I use bushing dies for competition rifles,custom barrels w/ tight necks), any new dies I get for hunting rounds,factory barrels) I will continue to get non-bushing dies...I think the gains are minimal when using factory brass w/ factory chambers.
 
Both bushing types need a small touch of lube. The bushing dies are different compared to a Standard FLRS die, as the bushing does not size the neck all the way to the shoulder.
 
Because of the cost,$35 for die and $20 for a bushing I have instead been wanting to try and just get forster FL sizers and have the neck honed basically $30 + $10. When i buy bushing i do buy Tin, partly for the no rusting factor, partly for lubricity. The lubricity doesnt even compare to using lube though and in a loose factory chamber you could be sizing to much in one step espically without lube. I do like the finish on redding die better though. The last tin bushings i bought were $11 including shipping.
 
I use the Redding bushing dies with the titanium nitride plating, and there's no need to use lube on case necks. The major benefit of bushing dies is to be able to adjust the neck diameter. Different brands of brass will vary considerably in thickness, and that's what controls your neck tension.

- Innovative
 
Redding dies with titanium bushing are my first bushing die.

I just put a little Imperial sizing wax on the body and re-size.

Makes for easier cleanup.
 

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