I've used both bushing dies and collet dies and prefer the collet die for consistent neck tension @ 2.5k. I full size my Lepua 223 cases every 10 reloads and find that's all they need for my 26" bartlein barrel
@@targetrifle no I relied on the elliptical expander installed in the die but decided I was moving the brass in then out and it was work hardening the brass which will reduce it's overall useful life. The Lee Collet die moves the brass just one direction - inwards. My brass necks todate have been 100% 2.5k of neck tension. I never have a loose bullet anymore.
Interesting videos thanks. I have a mat on the floor under my brass prep area. It stops the neck damage and stops the chamfering tool chipping the tiles. Could you recommend your neck bushing size/measurements and also your mandrel size please.
I’m just getting started in F-T/R and wondering what my expectations should be with regards to group size at 100 yards to be able to complete at mid range distances.
Thanks for the comment. I try to have my rifle shoot consistent 5 shot groups at 100 yards around 0.4”. Around 0.5” is okay though. It can be frustrating at times to keep groups around 0.5”, but I try not to get too upset when groups get larger.
@@targetrifle What do you think about the Joypod bipod? Is it too much to operate and are the adjustments smooth? I’m torn between a Joypod and Phoenix. What you think? Thx
The Joypod is really light, so that helps with the overall weight which is always a consideration in F-T/R. The joystick allows a lot of movement and it is a great idea, but I would rather move the rifle back into position rather than adjusting the barrel back into position with the joystick. It is a really nice, functional bipod. It was just too adjustable for me. There is a little slop to take up with the joystick, but it isn’t much. The operation is pretty smooth after the slop is taken up. My preference is the Phoenix which is a little more substantive. Since I do not adjust it every shot, I feel like I am moving the rifle back into the same position after each shot. It makes me feel like I am more consistent getting back into position on target. Both are great, I just think the Phoenix is best for me.
L.E. Wilson bushing die, not collet die. Little round thing is a bushing, not a collet. I had “collet” on the brain😊
Thanks fer sharing, hope to see more videos.
More to come!
I've used both bushing dies and collet dies and prefer the collet die for consistent neck tension @ 2.5k.
I full size my Lepua 223 cases every 10 reloads and find that's all they need for my 26" bartlein barrel
I agree. Do you use a mandrel after you neck size?
@@targetrifle the Lee Collet die which I use has a mandrel.
Thanks, but I meant to ask, do you run a mandrel in your case after using a bushing die?
@@targetrifle no I relied on the elliptical expander installed in the die but decided I was moving the brass in then out and it was work hardening the brass which will reduce it's overall useful life. The Lee Collet die moves the brass just one direction - inwards.
My brass necks todate have been 100% 2.5k of neck tension. I never have a loose bullet anymore.
That makes perfect sense. Thanks!
One thing that’s helpful for documenting your process is a pencil and paper.
True.
Interesting videos thanks. I have a mat on the floor under my brass prep area. It stops the neck damage and stops the chamfering tool chipping the tiles.
Could you recommend your neck bushing size/measurements and also your mandrel size please.
Great tip on the carpet. Bushing size and mandrel size for me vary by brass type and lot.
I’m just getting started in F-T/R and wondering what my expectations should be with regards to group size at 100 yards to be able to complete at mid range distances.
Thanks for the comment. I try to have my rifle shoot consistent 5 shot groups at 100 yards around 0.4”. Around 0.5” is okay though. It can be frustrating at times to keep groups around 0.5”, but I try not to get too upset when groups get larger.
@@targetrifle What do you think about the Joypod bipod? Is it too much to operate and are the adjustments smooth? I’m torn between a Joypod and Phoenix. What you think? Thx
The Joypod is really light, so that helps with the overall weight which is always a consideration in F-T/R. The joystick allows a lot of movement and it is a great idea, but I would rather move the rifle back into position rather than adjusting the barrel back into position with the joystick. It is a really nice, functional bipod. It was just too adjustable for me. There is a little slop to take up with the joystick, but it isn’t much. The operation is pretty smooth after the slop is taken up. My preference is the Phoenix which is a little more substantive. Since I do not adjust it every shot, I feel like I am moving the rifle back into the same position after each shot. It makes me feel like I am more consistent getting back into position on target. Both are great, I just think the Phoenix is best for me.
@@targetrifle I really appreciate your response.
I wish you nothing but small groups. Thx.