Use 270win dies for '06???

padd54 · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:32 am Post subject: Use 270win dies for '06???

I am getting two Garands from CMP in the next couple months.
I currently have Redding S-type dies for the .270win. Can I use these with the appropriate bushings for the "06?

If not, do any of have some "06 dies you no longer need? Razz

Thanks,
Ray

Ominivision1 · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:49 am Post subject: Re: Use 270win dies for '06???

NO, the dies are .277 in for 270win, the 30/06 is .308

padd54 · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:55 am Post subject: Re: Use 270win dies for '06???

Ominivision1 wrote:

NO, the dies are .277 in for 270win, the 30/06 is .308

The .270win is a necked down '06 case that is a little longer. So what part of the '06 will not fit in the S-type bushing die? Is the body actually bigger, the shoulder in a different position or ....?

Please expound on you answer.

Thanks,
Ray

English Mike · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: Use 270win dies for '06???

A quick email to Redding should get you the definitive answer.

padd54 · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:32 pm Post subject: Re: Use 270win dies for '06???

English Mike wrote:

A quick email to Redding should get you the definitive answer.

Thanks, email is on the way. I will post what they say.

chambered221 · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:53 pm Post subject: Re: Use 270win dies for '06???

The shoulder area of the .270 is .047 longer than the 30-06, this will place the bushing in the wrong place.

I believe the longer taper of the .270 will create a situation in-which the neck/shoulder junction will be under .308

stovepipe · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 8:58 am Post subject: Re: Use 270win dies for '06???

Dies are dirt cheap compared to an "issue".

English Mike · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:00 pm Post subject: Re: Use 270win dies for '06???

chambered221 wrote:

The shoulder area of the .270 is .047 longer than the 30-06, this will place the bushing in the wrong place.

I believe the longer taper of the .270 will create a situation in-which the neck/shoulder junction will be under .308

The longer shoulder is because it starts in the same place as the 30-06 but has to continue further due to the smaller neck diameter of the .270. Never having seen a bushing die, I wouldn't know if this is important.

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: Use 270win dies for '06???

Stovey hit the nail on the head there!

stovepipe · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:20 am Post subject: Re: Use 270win dies for '06???

Dies are 30-40$. Less than a box of premium hunting ammo.

Least that can happen experimenting w/ something not noted in a manual? A crunched case/boogered die.

Worst that can happen?

chambered221 · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:22 am Post subject: Re: Use 270win dies for '06???

Stovey, If he wants a Redding (like he uses for the .270) type S FL re-size it's $53.00 plus $14 (standard) or $22 (titanium) for the bushing and still needs a seating die !!!

stovepipe · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:29 am Post subject: Re: Use 270win dies for '06???

I should have said SOME dies....either or. I can see the attraction and the temptation for cross-over applications. But, it aint me. Dies can last a lifetime. A worthwile investment in my book, esp for the right tool for the job. Just my .02 and don't mean to be a wet blanket guys.

padd54 · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: Use 270win dies for '06???

Thanks for all the input guys.

Here is what Redding sent me;

Hi Ray

Thank you for using Redding Reloading Equipment. Redding's policy is you can go up or down one caliber with a bushing die. The 30-06 and 270 Win is two calibers. I checked a 30-06 Springfield fired case in a 270 Win Type S Neck Die and the neck would be sized by the pass thru hole and not the bushing.

Regards

Chris Fox
Customer Service

Redding Reloading Equipment
1089 Starr Road
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-3331

cscf @ redding-reloading.com

So, I will get the Full Length Type-S die from Redding, I can use the seating die that I have.

fnuser · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 4:06 pm Post subject: Re: Use 270win dies for '06???

Thanks Padd, always good to get it straight from the source.