Undersized bullets
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:08 pm
I managed to find some 6.5mm tracer bullets which are pulled.
they are actually in good order, little to no tarnishing and few pull marks.
The only problem I have is that that they are only 0.260 in diameter.
I am trying to load them in 260 rem Lapua brass that is necked sized using Redding comp die set.
Standard 6.5mm bullets have good retention.
I have loaded 3 rounds by paper patching (of sorts!) but I only really have a few thou to play with.
I am planning on launching these at Sennybridge tomorrow just for fun factor.
Any body have any ideas to get a better fit?
I know I could use a smaller bushing but don't want to screw up expensive brass.
Cheers,
Tony
they are actually in good order, little to no tarnishing and few pull marks.
The only problem I have is that that they are only 0.260 in diameter.
I am trying to load them in 260 rem Lapua brass that is necked sized using Redding comp die set.
Standard 6.5mm bullets have good retention.
I have loaded 3 rounds by paper patching (of sorts!) but I only really have a few thou to play with.
I am planning on launching these at Sennybridge tomorrow just for fun factor.
Any body have any ideas to get a better fit?
I know I could use a smaller bushing but don't want to screw up expensive brass.
Cheers,
Tony