New 308 rifle and questions about sizer bushings

A_Gamehog · September 2, 2011, 01:59 PM

I have a new 308 rifle for deer season and wanted to use it for target shooting the rest of the year. I already have a basic Redding full length die and seater set ordered. My question is about the redding bushing neck die, what is the most common bushing size for Lapua brass? I don't plan on neck turning as this is an off the shelf Savage Model 16 chamber.

Thanks!

mehavey · September 2, 2011, 05:28 PM

My Lapua/308Win loaded with 175SMKs measures 0.3395-0.3400.

Although many would instruct 0.001" under, a 0.338 bushing would not be an unreasonable/fail-safe initial bet.

A_Gamehog · September 2, 2011, 07:49 PM

Thanks, I have both a .336 and .338 on the way. I just don't have the brass yet to start the process with.

amamnn · September 2, 2011, 08:05 PM

http://www.redding-reloading.com/tech-line-a-tips

A_Gamehog · September 3, 2011, 12:35 AM

Thanks,

I saw that also but at 15$ per bushing X 9 bushings I did not want to waste money.

September 2, 2011, 01:59 PM	#1
A_Gamehog Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2009 Location: Central Oregun Posts: 563	New 308 rifle and questions about sizer bushings I have a new 308 rifle for deer season and wanted to use it for target shooting the rest of the year. I already have a basic Redding full length die and seater set ordered. My question is about the redding bushing neck die, what is the most common bushing size for Lapua brass? I don't plan on neck turning as this is an off the shelf Savage Model 16 chamber. Thanks! __________________ "Happiness is knowing the Barred Owl is Eating the Spotted Owl and environmentalists are watching Nature take it's course"

September 2, 2011, 05:28 PM	#2
mehavey Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,903	My Lapua/308Win loaded with 175SMKs measures 0.3395-0.3400. Although many would instruct 0.001" under, a 0.338 bushing would not be an unreasonable/fail-safe initial bet. Last edited by mehavey; September 2, 2011 at 05:46 PM.

September 2, 2011, 07:49 PM	#3
A_Gamehog Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2009 Location: Central Oregun Posts: 563	Thanks, I have both a .336 and .338 on the way. I just don't have the brass yet to start the process with. __________________ "Happiness is knowing the Barred Owl is Eating the Spotted Owl and environmentalists are watching Nature take it's course"

September 2, 2011, 08:05 PM	#4
amamnn Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2006 Location: WA, the left armpit of the USA Posts: 1,323	http://www.redding-reloading.com/tech-line-a-tips __________________ "If the enemy is in range, so are you." - Infantry Journal

September 3, 2011, 12:35 AM	#5
A_Gamehog Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2009 Location: Central Oregun Posts: 563	Thanks, I saw that also but at 15$ per bushing X 9 bushings I did not want to waste money. __________________ "Happiness is knowing the Barred Owl is Eating the Spotted Owl and environmentalists are watching Nature take it's course"