recommended dies for handloading 6.5 creedmoor
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Mighty Armory Sizer and Whidden micrometer seater. "The" seating die from SAC is a great option too, but you pay for the flexibility. If you're not leaving it in a toolhead, the SAC die gets the nod.
...I hope you have primers already. If you think the loaded ammo shortage is bad...
...I hope you have primers already. If you think the loaded ammo shortage is bad...
is this the one?
60446 REDDING TYPE-S ELITE BUSHING 3-DIE SET - 6.5 CREEDMOOR - BRAND NEW! | eBay
The Type S Elite set is comprised of a Type S Bushing Full Die, a Type S Bushing Neck Die and the unparalleled Redding Competition Seating Die. Bushings are available in hardened steel but also are available with a TIN (Titanium Nitride) coating for even greater lubricity.
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You don't need the three die set, just the full length sizer and micrometer seater will do.
Primers are available - just not with any regularity from retailers at normal prices. If you want to pay $200/1000 they're all over gunbroker....
Primers are available - just not with any regularity from retailers at normal prices. If you want to pay $200/1000 they're all over gunbroker....
Hahahahahahahahahathanks...are primers not available as well?...jesus
phew...that is reassuring...when you say two die set...does this meet the cut?
Redding Type S Match 243 Winchester Super Short Mag (WSSM) Bushing
The Redding Type S Full Length Sizing Die sizes the entire case while maintaining exact control of the case neck. It uses the same interchangeable...
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Seriously don’t start sinking money into reloading hardware unless you are willing to pay a huge premium for primers on GB at 4-10x normal prices. Powder is sometimes available.phew...that is reassuring...when you say two die set...does this meet the cut?
Redding Type S Match 243 Winchester Super Short Mag (WSSM) Bushing
The Redding Type S Full Length Sizing Die sizes the entire case while maintaining exact control of the case neck. It uses the same interchangeable...
Your price per round for bullet/primer/powder will probably be pushing $1 a pop not including your brass before you buy a press, dies, tumbler, primer seater, calipers, comparator set, powder thrower etc.
phew...that is reassuring...when you say two die set...does this meet the cut?
Redding Type S Match 243 Winchester Super Short Mag (WSSM) Bushing
The Redding Type S Full Length Sizing Die sizes the entire case while maintaining exact control of the case neck. It uses the same interchangeable...
Yes, those are fine if you go the redding route. Remember to grab the bushings too. I'm sure someone else can school you about bushings - I prefer a regular full length sizer, but if I swap I'd probably try the sac bushings.
I have had continuous problems with Redding this year. I tried out the Redding Type S Match die set for 6.5 Creedmoor, and the resizing die clearly had problems (find my thread on here). The Hornady Match Grade set is pretty good for the money, and the bushing resizer has a much better finish than the Redding Type S die. The Redding Comp Seater is great though. The Hornady seater with micrometer works well, but the Redding one has more case support during seating. The Forster Ultra Seater is great and has the same case support body that the Redding Comp seater uses, while costing quite a bit less too. It's a very popular seater among competition shooters.
If I were you, I'd look into getting the Hornady Match Grade die set, or just the Hornady Match Grade bushing resizer with a Forster Ultra Seater.
If I were you, I'd look into getting the Hornady Match Grade die set, or just the Hornady Match Grade bushing resizer with a Forster Ultra Seater.
Using H4350 8# off hodgdon ($,21/round), primers off gunbroker(
* I took a swag on pricing. Not sure how much shipping would run, or if they trend higher. Also, I find it dubious that many on GB can legally ship HAZMAT.
** Not including the $800 start up cost of press and such
Stuff is out there, especially powder and bullets, you just have to make an effort to look for it and accept that you're not getting 2018 prices anymore.
EDIT- I just watched a GB auction for old S&B LR primers jump to $170/1000 - and it's not over yet because of this '15 minute rule.' Wow. I'm not sure if its better to just watch a bunch of sites for both primers and loaded ammo and see what pops up first and be happy with that. Poor time to start reloading.
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thanks for these detailed notes. I already handload my 338 lapua's, hence have most of the expensive machinery already in place. All I need is the set of dies (in terms of additional equipment). Till now, I was shooting 147 grain eld match and they work great for my gun, however with this shortage I cannot just get my hands on any. I do shoot a lot (2 days a week) and my stock of 6.5 creedmoor is about to run out..hence the move towards handloading....
