340 Wby mag with Lapua 300 gr. Scenar question

[340longshot]

Is anybody out there shooting them new 300 grain Lapua Scenar bullets in a 340 Weatherby or similar cartridge? I'm trying them out and they're seating kinda hard, (.339 dia) and pretty deep in my 340 Wby Shilen SS Match barrel. 2/3's of the bullet in down in the case with .005 left to the lands, but they're shooting GREAT with 1 1/2 grains less Re-22 getting the same velocity, putting my old reliable SMK's to shame, does anybody know if I can run 340 Wby mag cases in a 338 Win. , 338 RUM, or 338 Lapua Redding type S bushing die without wrecking my cases? They don't make one for the 340 Wby, and after writing to Redding with little help in a response, I don't have the $400.00 and 6 month to wait for a custom die right now. Thoughts on a neck reamer? Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas!
Brandon

 

[Charles E]

I believe this would be your best solution --

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2010/02/custom-dies-the-hornady-option-call-lonnie/

Edit:

I believe Forester makes an off-the-shelf bushing die for neck-sizing/shoulder bump only.

And following the first link gives this:

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2009/05/optimizing-neck-tension-with-bushing-and-non-bushing-dies/

 

[340longshot]

Thank you Charles!

I'll go check it out right now Charles, thank you for your help and Merry Christmas to you!
Brandon

 

[dennisinaz]

I have a Redding bushing die for my 340 Wby. You can always buy a 300 WBY bushing die and just order the larger bushing. Same exact case and die. Mine, however, is labeled 340 Wby.

 

[340longshot]

340 wby bushing die

MANY THANKS Dennis!! That's exactly what I needed to know!