My 6.5X47L should be built by the end of July, what dies does everyone recommend? Full length or Neck sizing. Ill be shooting PRS style matches. Thanks everyone.
favorite dies for 6.5 x 47L
- Thread starter Bert Maclin
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FL size all day long. I’ve been using Forster dies and they do everything I need them to and I’ve never broken one or had any issues with them.
I have only ever used the Forster bushing bump neck die in x 47 . Mostly in .295 std neck flavour , but
also in .291 turned neck , which gave slightly better groups . I use the AMP Annealer on every firing
cycle , and routinely get sub 10 fps ES . Forster Micrometer seating die is great too .
NB ; I’ve always run my x47s quite mild , at around 39 grains of H4350 , and have some brass at over
20 firing cycles . I know a lot of guys are running at 40 or 41 grains , if you choose to run at the higher
powder charges , it MAY be necessary to FLS every time . Certainly not necessary at the lighter load
in my rifles : I’ve worn out a dozen barrels , on 3 different rifles in x47 cal . I can extract a fired case
with one finger on the bolt handle , 99.9% of shots . YMMV depending on the relationship between
the reamer your smith uses , and the Forster dies .
EDIT : I think I’ve seen that video above before somewhere . In the big magnums , I kinda agree : 300NM
338 LM etc get FLS every time at my place . I have found it to be entirely unnecessary in x 47 .
also in .291 turned neck , which gave slightly better groups . I use the AMP Annealer on every firing
cycle , and routinely get sub 10 fps ES . Forster Micrometer seating die is great too .
NB ; I’ve always run my x47s quite mild , at around 39 grains of H4350 , and have some brass at over
20 firing cycles . I know a lot of guys are running at 40 or 41 grains , if you choose to run at the higher
powder charges , it MAY be necessary to FLS every time . Certainly not necessary at the lighter load
in my rifles : I’ve worn out a dozen barrels , on 3 different rifles in x47 cal . I can extract a fired case
with one finger on the bolt handle , 99.9% of shots . YMMV depending on the relationship between
the reamer your smith uses , and the Forster dies .
EDIT : I think I’ve seen that video above before somewhere . In the big magnums , I kinda agree : 300NM
338 LM etc get FLS every time at my place . I have found it to be entirely unnecessary in x 47 .
It may be unnecessary, but the question is are you gaining anything from neck sizing in between, and are you losing anything from f/l sizing every time. If the answer is no for both, skip the extra die. If you are seeing any benefit, go for it. Personally, I’ve been better served with the f/l die
^^ Not sure if I fully get the gist , but my results speak for themselves . Super low ES , tiny groups and
effortless extraction . I have never cleaned an x47 case either , I don’t own a tumbler or ultrasonic
cleaner . I’ve been ridiculed endlessly for my reloading practices : unless I can prove it’s adds
accuracy / precision to my hand loads , I don’t do it . I believe some folks enjoy the OCD practices
of reloading more than actually shooting .
effortless extraction . I have never cleaned an x47 case either , I don’t own a tumbler or ultrasonic
cleaner . I’ve been ridiculed endlessly for my reloading practices : unless I can prove it’s adds
accuracy / precision to my hand loads , I don’t do it . I believe some folks enjoy the OCD practices
of reloading more than actually shooting .
For no turn necks get a Forester full length die and have them hone the neck to .2880".
For seating get a Forester benchrest seater. Call Forester and tell them you want the seating stem for VLD bullets.
You will not go wrong with these 2 dies.
For seating get a Forester benchrest seater. Call Forester and tell them you want the seating stem for VLD bullets.
You will not go wrong with these 2 dies.
I use Redding Type S FL bushing dies exclusively now. They’re the best dies I’ve ever used but I like Forster as a close second. I just set up for 6.5x47L and ordered mine from OTM Tactical.
I like the Forster micro seater over the Redding also. The hash marks on the Forster are easier to see as they're farther apart and also because they are farther apart, you're not guessing when you make your adjustment.
I have both the Forster FL / Ultra seating die, and the Redding Type S FL and Competition seater. Both are great, but I get less run-out with my Redding dies. The Redding seating die stem feels like it is floating on air. If you do choose Redding, you will need to also buy their VDL seating stem for a few extra dollars. The original stem it comes with will hit your meplat.
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