Redding Bushing Die Question

[Hawkstp]

I have seen it suggested many times to run the bushing die without the neck expander ball. Just use the bushing to size the neck. My question is, what do you do with cases where the case mouth has an obvious dent it? Thanks for the help.

[FLIGHT762]

Use a mandrel or a Lee collet die or use the expander ball.

[Bill Steele]

Use a mandrel or a Lee collet die or use the expander ball.

I agree, actually if you pick up a Lee collet die, you might find you don't need anything else. When you get to the point of wanting to change neck tension (the point of those expensive bushings), you only need to turn down the mandrel on the Lee die with a drill motor and some sand paper. When I used the Lee collet, I bought a few extra mandrels so I could have some flexibility just like bushings.

[Hawkstp]

Makes sense, thanks guys!