25 Creedmoor Dies/Reloading

[Vigsy]

Good Afternoon,

Ive got a 25 creed barrel being spun up and was wondering what some of you might do for die set up.

Though some reading I'm thinking my best/easiest option will be a 6.5CM Redding Type S FL Bushing Die and try a few different bushings. I also already have a forester ultra 6.5 micrometer seating die.

Any thoughts or experience?

 

[MiG25]

Does 25 Creedmoor = 250 Savage AI?

 

[adamg]

Pretty sure you'd just run a 6.5CM die set, and then put in the proper 25cal bushing. At least that's my guess.

 

[Hitzy]

If you bought the reamer, get the smith to cut a FL die for you, won't get much better then that, can ream it for 2-3 thou bump, whatever tickles your taint, doesn't get much better then that.

 

[BlackRam]

Does 25 Creedmoor = 250 Savage AI?

From what I have read, the two are identical. I have the 250 AI. Still need to get back to it and develop a load for the 110 gr AccuBond!

 

[HunztheMighty]

I am running the Short Action Customs Fl bushing die. Its the Creedmoor body so it does 22/6mm/25/6.5 Creedmoor. You just change the bushings to match the neck of the brass. The die bumps the shoulders. I am very pleased with it, does a great job. Its not cheap but it works on all those cartridges so its a buy once cry once senario. I will say that the consistency these dies produce is incredible (.001 to .002) Here is link if anyone is interested. Ill also post a video review done by Gavin at Ultimate Reloader.

https://shortactioncustoms.com/product-category/modular-sizing-dies/

 

[HunztheMighty]

From what I have read, the two are identical. I have the 250 AI. Still need to get back to it and develop a load for the 110 gr AccuBond!

You might want to consider trying the new 135 bergers for target or the 133 for hunting

 

[adamg]

If you really want to be leading edge, you'll use the new A-tip heavy .25cal bullet.

 

[BlackRam]

You might want to consider trying the new 135 bergers for target or the 133 for hunting

My rifle has the 1:10 twist and was so specifically for 100-115 gr bullets for hunting.
I have no interest in the longer bullets, as I am looking for specific performance at normal hunting ranges, nor will I use match bullets for hunting.
This is just my preference and practice.

 

[sonichanxiao]

If you really want to be leading edge, you'll use the new A-tip heavy .25cal bullet.

Has it ever been put up on the shelf here before?

 

[adamg]

Has it ever been put up on the shelf here before?

I don't understand the question. Has it ever been sold in Canada? No, I don't think so - 'vaporware' at this time.

 

[HunztheMighty]

I am in the load development process. I can share what has worked for me and my buddy. We are starting with the Alpha Brass (25 Creed Head stamped). We are using the 135 Bergers and starting with IMR 4350 because we have 8lbs of it. We are hoping that it gives similar results to H43540.
Out in Alberta there is currently a chinook so temps will be up around and over 0c so hope to get out in the next few days.