March 29th, 2023Custom-Honed Full Length Sizing Dies — Benefits over Bushings
For some applications, we prefer a non-bushing FL die over a bushing die. Three Forster full-length sizing tools are shown here, with necks honed at three different dimensions: 0.2265?, 0.2666? and 0.2767?. The Honed Full-Length Size Die Option Most precision hand-loaders prefer FL sizing dies with neck bushings. These allow you to adjust the “grip” of your bullet by using smaller or larger bushings. Whidden Gunworks, Forster, Redding, and other manufacturers offer FL bushing dies. These dies allow you to adjust the “grip” of your bullet by using larger or smaller bushings. Many non-bushing FL-size dies have a small neck diameter, which can cause excessive neck tension and make it difficult to work the brass. There is an alternative that promises very low run-out. The honed FL Die is a full-length sizing tool that has the neck honed to ensure a perfect fit to the case-neck. Honed FL dies can produce straight ammo when done correctly. There are no issues with bushing alignment or bushings that are not perfectly aligned. The Editor has honed dies made by Whidden Gunworks, Whidden Gunworks, and Forster. They all perform exceptionally well, delivering match ammunition that has extremely low run-out when measured using a 21st Century Concentricity Gage. Q: Do you always use FL size? Do you use custom dies or standard ones? Yes, I custom-size all my brass every time that I reload. Guess what? I have never had a feeding issue. I do use a modified size die without bushings. My FL resizing tool has been custom-honed in neck area to give.0015 Press the bullet down. I also placed a slightly larger radius at my neck shoulder junction. This helps seal the chamber. This die gives me consistent neck tension without the need for bushings. Bushings can be useful when you’re looking for a good load. You can make your neck tension perfect by using a custom FL die.
The 6.5 Guys have reviewed Forster’s honed FL-sizing dies and discussed the pros and cons. A Bushing FL die is best if you load many bullets from different manufacturers. A honed die might be a good choice if you’ve settled on a bullet and have found the “ideal neck tension”. The 6.5 Guys talk about a service offered to customers by Forster Products that custom hones the neck diameter of its full length sizing dies to their specifications (to the thousandth). Whidden Gunworks also offers FL dies that can be custom-honed.
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