How do I setup a Redding 6.8 fl bushing die to neck down to 6mm. There's one thing in the die now and two extras then two bushing to the extra internal parts don't have any numbers or anything what goes to what? How do you resize brass already fired by a 6x6.8? What's the steps to sizing it with new 6.8 brass never sized down. Any help would be great.
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How to setup Redding 6.8 fl die for 6x6.8spc
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crazysccrmd
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You'll probably need some more bushings. I use a .287 and .279 to neck down for my 25x6.8. I can't go from a fresh 6.8 neck to the .279, there's too much of a difference to size down.
crazysccrmd
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Since I'm resizing some FC brass right now I'll grab some measurements.
6.8 neck is .299"
Sized .287 bushing is .282"
Sized .279 bushing is .277"
6.8 neck is .299"
Sized .287 bushing is .282"
Sized .279 bushing is .277"
Originally Posted By: zr600Redding .267, 250. Ok sounds good thanks again.
You will have to spend some money on new bushings as yours are a bit small for the job.
Here is the original standard list I rercommend:
Redding type S 6.8SPC Full Length Bushing Die 749-006-488WS
Decapping assembly 749-011-190WS
.285 bushing 749-002-018WS
.267 bushing 749-002-051WS
Hornady seater die 749-003-220WS
RCBS #19 Shellholder 749-013-620WS
You will note the above is a 267 and I have found this OK in some cases but the neck tension is too high n thicker brass like the SSA. I would change this to a 269 . We have also found the Wilson bushing are a bit easier to form with because of the chamber on the lead in.
All bushing are STEEL. I don't have the $$'s for the fancier ones.
I now use:
Initial sizing is a 285 Wilson 749-002-397WB
Final sizing is a 269 Wilson 749-002-451WB
I was able to deal with the thin necks of the FC cases with this one. you might go to a 270 if you have slightly thicker necks. Only sizing and seating a couple will tell.
The decapping assembly must be swapped out as the issue 6.8 is too large to go through a 243 hole. I will usually not even run one as I decap after firing with a Lee Universal Decapper and toss them in SS media. I never use an expander as that defeats the purpose of the bushings.
All part numbers are SINCLAIR BTW.
I am PM'ing you a full step by step set of notes I found on my computer.
Greg
You will have to spend some money on new bushings as yours are a bit small for the job.
Here is the original standard list I rercommend:
Redding type S 6.8SPC Full Length Bushing Die 749-006-488WS
Decapping assembly 749-011-190WS
.285 bushing 749-002-018WS
.267 bushing 749-002-051WS
Hornady seater die 749-003-220WS
RCBS #19 Shellholder 749-013-620WS
You will note the above is a 267 and I have found this OK in some cases but the neck tension is too high n thicker brass like the SSA. I would change this to a 269 . We have also found the Wilson bushing are a bit easier to form with because of the chamber on the lead in.
All bushing are STEEL. I don't have the $$'s for the fancier ones.
I now use:
Initial sizing is a 285 Wilson 749-002-397WB
Final sizing is a 269 Wilson 749-002-451WB
I was able to deal with the thin necks of the FC cases with this one. you might go to a 270 if you have slightly thicker necks. Only sizing and seating a couple will tell.
The decapping assembly must be swapped out as the issue 6.8 is too large to go through a 243 hole. I will usually not even run one as I decap after firing with a Lee Universal Decapper and toss them in SS media. I never use an expander as that defeats the purpose of the bushings.
All part numbers are SINCLAIR BTW.
I am PM'ing you a full step by step set of notes I found on my computer.
Greg
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