Who's got match dies
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350tracker
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Now I’m not 100% sure but I would think Epps or P & D would carry them...
I would say start giving some of the site sponsors a call, or go on the website for the brand of dies you want and find a canadian distributor...
another good plan is to just get a regular set of 300winmag dies so you can start reloading now, because everyone has those dies... then get the match dies on order and sell the other ones when you get the match dies
another good plan is to just get a regular set of 300winmag dies so you can start reloading now, because everyone has those dies... then get the match dies on order and sell the other ones when you get the match dies
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- calgary alberta
Try Alberta Tactical, not only a site sponsor, but a Redding distributor who stocks Match dies
Mystic Precision
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In a pinch, the Lee Delux collect neck set will make match ammo with extremely low runout. A Redding body die would also be a good investment if you want to max brass life.
Jerry
Jerry
Here is
my experience with Redding Dies. They are top notch dies.
My suggestions for one if they plan on using Redding dies is to not waist money on the 3 die Competiton set. It has a Micro adjustable seater die, Micro adjustable neck sizing die, and the third is the shoulder/body bump die.
It ends up being a 2 step process to size your brass this way. The micro adjustable neck die is a waist of good money. You set the die to neck size the full length of the brass neck and you leave it at that never to be touched again. Then you have to use the body bump die in the second step to bump the shoulder back a couple thou so you have easy bolt closing. Time consuming extra step.
Get the 2 die Redding set. It comes with the Competition seater which is very nice for adjusting when changing bullets. The sizing die that comes with it is a neck bushing/shoulder bump die all in one. Neck tension controlled by changing the bushing size and the shoulder bump by how far down it is srewed into the press. One pull of the handle and you get the neck sizing and your shoulder bumped the 2 thou that is needed for easy bolt closing.
In my mind by far the best way to go.
my experience with Redding Dies. They are top notch dies.
My suggestions for one if they plan on using Redding dies is to not waist money on the 3 die Competiton set. It has a Micro adjustable seater die, Micro adjustable neck sizing die, and the third is the shoulder/body bump die.
It ends up being a 2 step process to size your brass this way. The micro adjustable neck die is a waist of good money. You set the die to neck size the full length of the brass neck and you leave it at that never to be touched again. Then you have to use the body bump die in the second step to bump the shoulder back a couple thou so you have easy bolt closing. Time consuming extra step.
Get the 2 die Redding set. It comes with the Competition seater which is very nice for adjusting when changing bullets. The sizing die that comes with it is a neck bushing/shoulder bump die all in one. Neck tension controlled by changing the bushing size and the shoulder bump by how far down it is srewed into the press. One pull of the handle and you get the neck sizing and your shoulder bumped the 2 thou that is needed for easy bolt closing.
In my mind by far the best way to go.
Bumping the shoulder back does not need to be done every reload of the case, but when closing the bolt becomes stiff, then it's time to bump the shoulder back. This should be only once every 3-4 firings (depending on caliber). Bumping the shoulder back will create unnecessary headspace which will lead to case failure sooner rather than later due to the .004 stretching that will occur every firing.
Cyanide, you are
right but the key words are depending on what caliber.
My Rem 700 6BR needs it as well as my 6PPC. These fellows tend to run on the higher end of the pressure spectrum. They must be bumped every time or the bolt close is, NO.
I set all my dies so they bump about 2 thou back. If you ever order a set of Harrells dies that is how they are made, to bump the shoulder a few thou back.
With my limited experience in different calibers I have found that the more taper in the case from base to neck determines how much brass flow and whether or not the shoulder needs moving back. When I had my 22-250 it needed constant bumping and I am finding that my new 243 Win needs it as well. Tapered cases.
My opinion and no one is going to change it.
I can tell you that my Sako TRG in 30-06 does not stretch at all. I have yet to bump the shoulders back on it. I just use a RCBS neck die and that is it.
right but the key words are depending on what caliber.
My Rem 700 6BR needs it as well as my 6PPC. These fellows tend to run on the higher end of the pressure spectrum. They must be bumped every time or the bolt close is, NO.
I set all my dies so they bump about 2 thou back. If you ever order a set of Harrells dies that is how they are made, to bump the shoulder a few thou back.
With my limited experience in different calibers I have found that the more taper in the case from base to neck determines how much brass flow and whether or not the shoulder needs moving back. When I had my 22-250 it needed constant bumping and I am finding that my new 243 Win needs it as well. Tapered cases.
My opinion and no one is going to change it.
I can tell you that my Sako TRG in 30-06 does not stretch at all. I have yet to bump the shoulders back on it. I just use a RCBS neck die and that is it.
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right but the key words are depending on what caliber.
My Rem 700 6BR needs it as well as my 6PPC. These fellows tend to run on the higher end of the pressure spectrum. They must be bumped every time or the bolt close is, NO.
I set all my dies so they bump about 2 thou back. If you ever order a set of Harrells dies that is how they are made, to bump the shoulder a few thou back.
With my limited experience in different calibers I have found that the more taper in the case from base to neck determines how much brass flow and whether or not the shoulder needs moving back. When I had my 22-250 it needed constant bumping and I am finding that my new 243 Win needs it as well. Tapered cases.
My opinion and no one is going to change it.
I can tell you that my Sako TRG in 30-06 does not stretch at all. I have yet to bump the shoulders back on it. I just use a RCBS neck die and that is it.
The tighter tolerance chambers that tend to be used in precision rifles makes what you are finding with your 6s quite common.
I agree that it seems the straighter, or less body taper a casing has the less it seems to grow.
I am just reloading my 338LAI brass for the 14th time, still no growth in length, but like your 6s I have to bump the shoulder back .001 to get the bolt on my rifle to close easily. It is still a snug closing but without bumping the shoulder the bolt won't close.
I could bump back .002 I suppose but hesitate to work the brass more than needed.
