reloading 6.5 creedmor

[allam316]

Hello
Iam new to reloading starting to reload 6.5 creedmor for precision shooting,lyman reloading kit norma 130 gr golden bullets,hornady brass cci 210 primers hodgdon h4350 powder just iam asking which 6.5 creedmor dies more precise and compatible with lyman kit using use the standard 7/8”-14 thread
thanks

 

[Thunderhog]

RCBS

 

[allam316]

RCBS

Thanks

 

[jamesharrison]

Any single brand of die will be compatible; they were standardized at 7/8x14 NF ~75 years ago.

Most everyone has a favourite brand of dies, from SAC to Wilson, Redding, Hornady, RCBS, Lyman or Lee, for various reasons.

 

[allam316]

Any single brand of die will be compatible; they were standardized at 7/8x14 NF ~75 years ago.

Most everyone has a favourite brand of dies, from SAC to Wilson, Redding, Hornady, RCBS, Lyman or Lee, for various reasons.

Thanks

 

[cosmic]

If you are loading for a single rifle, suggest you get a neck sizing die. Easier to use, and typically more accurate than a FL die, due to less runout.

 

[peterdobson]

Forster are top kit, especially their seating die whose design was copied by Redding. Also, bushing dies offer precise neck tension especially with expander mandrels for final inside diameter and they are easier on brass.

Regards,

Peter

 

[allam316]

If you are loading for a single rifle, suggest you get a neck sizing die. Easier to use, and typically more accurate than a FL die, due to less runout.

yes for ruger precision 6.5cm 24"

 

[allam316]

Forster are top kit, especially their seating die whose design was copied by Redding. Also, bushing dies offer precise neck tension especially with expander mandrels for final inside diameter and they are easier on brass.

Regards,

Peter

yes i was thinking about it with micometer adjustments but its more expensive than regular dies per search done

 

[remington jim]

Hello
Iam new to reloading starting to reload 6.5 creedmor for precision shooting,lyman reloading kit norma 130 gr golden bullets,hornady brass cci 210 primers hodgdon h4350 powder just iam asking which 6.5 creedmor dies more precise and compatible with lyman kit using use the standard 7/8”-14 thread
thanks

Any of the major brands are all good read up on sizing dies with and with out bushings - stick to a full size die . Seating dies all do the same job but some designs have a lot more precision and faster ajustment .

 

[remington jim]

yes i was thinking about it with micometer adjustments but its more expensive than regular dies per search done

https://www.forsterproducts.com/product/bench-rest-die-sets/

These are Real good and not too expensive.

 

[Kevin32]

Welcome to the rabbit hole! Watch your step it gets pretty deep.

I prefer the lee dies. If you get a stuck case they're easy to knock out again.

 

[gurpgork]

yes i was thinking about it with micometer adjustments but its more expensive than regular dies per search done

I went for a few years using my regular seating die. I finally busted the piggy bank, bought the micrometer seating die along with bullet and headspace comparator and never looked back. The time saved alone is worth it,

 

[remington jim]

https://budgetshootersupply.ca/product/lee-bullet-seating-micro-meter-adj-screw-lg-rifle/

This works great to up grade your std LEE seating die

 

[aecmcfarlane]

You could have a worse set-up than Forster bushing dies (whether FL or neck-bump) and Wilson seater dies with an arbor press. . . . The Forster co-ax press is a nice-to-have as well.

 

[Hmatt]

I have Lyman, Redding, rcbs, hornady and lee dies. I personally like the Lee dies, rcbs a close second.

 

[Unholysavage]

Non-micrometer dies work fine for what they are, but they're a PITA when it comes to making fine adjustments. The Forster accu-rings make them easier to adjust but I found the increments never exactly matched reality, and it's a PITA to pull the dies off to adjust, tighten and reinstall. For precision reloading pay the extra and get micrometer dies, at least for the bullet seating dies. Inhave Forster, Redding, Hornady and RCBS micrometer dies, my personal preference is Forster but my RCBS Matchmaster 6GT dies have impressed me (very smooth, seating stem works perfectly with Berger hybrids). With precision rifles you'll likely be testing different bullets and tinkering with seating depth testing, and being able to quickly adjust your seating die will save you a pile of time and effort.