What Bushing Size for 6.5x47 Lapua?

[Ronald]

What bushing sizes are you guys using for the 6.5x47 with Lapua brass and Lapua 123/139 Scenars?
Thanks
Ron

 

[Mark Walker in TX]

Depending on the load/bullet, .289 or .288

 

[Ronald]

I have an AR10 coming in 6.5x47. I don't have any dies yet, I will be buying the Redding competition dies. I will be using Lapua brass and Lapua Scenar bullets,123gr and 139gr). I want to order the dies, brass, bullets and have everything ready for when my new rifle arrives. So I'm just checking to see what everyone is using for bushing so I have an idea on what to get.
Thanks
Ron

 

[ChuckMiller]

289 here

 

[jb1000br]

I just had Forster hone a FL die to .2865...and use an expander ball.

JB

 

[JustinP]

Why use an expander ball?

I'd be interested to hear your view, given the number of people I've heard say that an expander ball can cause concentricity issues..

Cheers, Justin

 

[SHERMY]

Looking for info:
6.5x47 Lapua brass,unturned neck)
What is the measured neck diameter of a loaded cartridge?
Thanks,
Mike

 

[tootalloutdoors]

Well. My unturned 6.5x47 Lapua loaded with Sierra 140gr HPBT match measures .290".....
Tootalloutdoors

 

[SHERMY]

Tootalloutdoors, thanks very much!
That's a big help.

Mike Sherman