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Posted: 10/14/2014 11:27:17 AM EDT
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Maybe ya'll can redirect me to other posts on the topic if there are some.
Using the redding type s bushing, and have read conflicting opinions on the expander ball and neck tension. So I'm not sure were to go. I'd like to get consistent tension around .002" to .003', I've turned my necks and all, and I no if I go with"X" bushing it will create that tension, but when I pull the expander back through I just don't see how it wouldn't change the tension I've created by the bushing.? So I'm leaning toward removing the expander but I've read also some that say the expander doesn't change the tension??? Please educate me on the subject I know there are many of you in this forum smarter than myself! |
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If you got the Redding dies, they come with both buttons, the expander and just a knurled cap to hold the decapping pin on. I personally don't use the expander button. The only time I'll use an expander at all is with new brass, like Lapua, which tends to be oversized in the neck area. I use the expander die from 21st Century.
I know I didn't answer your question, but if you're using the correct bushing in your die, you shouldn't need to expand it. |
| When using neck turned brass, i dont use an expander. The bullet becomes the expander with or without the expander installed. With unturned necks, a light drag from the expander is said to move the uneven neck wall thickness to the outside. At least this tells me i will have enough tension to hold the bullets. If i dont feel the expander friction, neck tension will be less/low. |
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