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CO, USA
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Posted: 8/4/2016 3:14:39 PM EDT
I would like to handload match quality ammo. Have been considering setting dies that have a micrometer attached. Would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks
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Posted: 8/4/2016 3:20:49 PM EDT
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I've got the basic Hornady set, but I haven't loaded a single round of 6.5 yet
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MN, USA
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Posted: 8/4/2016 5:37:36 PM EDT
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Best Value!
Forster Ultra Micrometer Seater and their FL sizer. They are sold separately but can be for for about $104.00 One thing Forster will do for small fee is custom hone FL sizers to provide various neck tension. They do not have a bushing die yet, nor a neck sizer yet. Redding offers the mose options, and at a price of course. Redding Competition Seaters are more expensive, as are the dies. The National Match set comes with Competition Seater, FL sizer, and a taper crimp die this is a good deal if you want to spend more. If you want to go to bushing sizer then Redding is the only choice. |
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Posted: 8/4/2016 6:25:12 PM EDT
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Redding isn't the only neck sizing options. Whidden and Hornady both offer neck sizing dies for the Creedmoor.
I still use the standard set of Hornady dies I got in 2008 when that was all that was made. The FL sizer gives me .002" of neck tension with Hornady brass. which is what I want. I added the micrometer feature to the seater. |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 8/5/2016 6:49:36 PM EDT
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That be true, but the Hornady die a catch all die for 6.5 calibers not dedicated die.
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01:
Redding isn't the only neck sizing options. Whidden and Hornady both offer neck sizing dies for the Creedmoor. I still use the standard set of Hornady dies I got in 2008 when that was all that was made. The FL sizer gives me .002" of neck tension with Hornady brass. which is what I want. I added the micrometer feature to the seater. |
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Posted: 8/5/2016 8:44:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Rob01]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rn22723:
That be true, but the Hornady die a catch all die for 6.5 calibers not dedicated die. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rn22723:
That be true, but the Hornady die a catch all die for 6.5 calibers not dedicated die. Originally Posted By Rob01:
Redding isn't the only neck sizing options. Whidden and Hornady both offer neck sizing dies for the Creedmoor. I still use the standard set of Hornady dies I got in 2008 when that was all that was made. The FL sizer gives me .002" of neck tension with Hornady brass. which is what I want. I added the micrometer feature to the seater. No it's not. It is a Creedmoor specific die. http://m.hornady.com/store/6.5-Creedmoor-Match-Grade-2-Die-Set/ |
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Posted: 8/5/2016 9:01:47 PM EDT
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I convert 308 brass so I got the Type-S 3 die bushing set.
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MN, USA
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Posted: 8/6/2016 11:06:52 AM EDT
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We were talking about NECK DIES in which case there is no specific creedmoor die.
FL sets you bet! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01:
No it's not. It is a Creedmoor specific die. http://m.hornady.com/store/6.5-Creedmoor-Match-Grade-2-Die-Set/ Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01:
Originally Posted By rn22723:
That be true, but the Hornady die a catch all die for 6.5 calibers not dedicated die. Originally Posted By Rob01:
Redding isn't the only neck sizing options. Whidden and Hornady both offer neck sizing dies for the Creedmoor. I still use the standard set of Hornady dies I got in 2008 when that was all that was made. The FL sizer gives me .002" of neck tension with Hornady brass. which is what I want. I added the micrometer feature to the seater. No it's not. It is a Creedmoor specific die. http://m.hornady.com/store/6.5-Creedmoor-Match-Grade-2-Die-Set/ |
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Posted: 8/6/2016 12:23:48 PM EDT
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That's a bushing neck die. You don't have to touch the shoulder if you didn't want to. And if you wanted to only do the neck then that other die you spoke of will work as well. There are options.
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CO, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2016 12:43:38 PM EDT
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I use the Redding competition set with the appropriate size bushing for whatever size brass that I'm reloading. Great results on my Creedmoor.
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Posted: 3/19/2017 5:07:47 PM EDT
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Anything new on the 6.5 Creedmoor scene - old post, but since my new Tikka CTR is arriving Tuesday, I'm in the market.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 3/19/2017 9:24:30 PM EDT
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I bought the Lee deluxe set which has a neck and fl sizer along with a Forster micrometer seater.
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Posted: 3/20/2017 5:32:20 AM EDT
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I recommend Forster Ultra Seater and Forster Bushing Bump Neck Sizing Die.
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Posted: 3/20/2017 7:43:18 AM EDT
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I know this is an old post, but all I have right now is about 125 once fired hornady shells I have been gathering at the range. I figure that should get me started on a ladder test.
Looking for powder and such.....this is going to be an expensive 'bargain' I got on the Tikka! |
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Posted: 3/22/2017 4:48:24 PM EDT
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Redding has changed the Series and Category that 6.5CM and 6M are so the prices are lower so that should be welcome.
Redding has National Match Set for the auto loader crowd..... Comp Seater, Stand FL Sizer, and Taper Crimp Die (Carbide Expander Ball in sizer) Redding has Master Hunter Sets that is Comp Seater and Stand FL Sizer Redding has Premium Die Line..... FL Sizer with Carbide Expander Ball and Stand Seater with Micrometer Seater Plug for Std bullets a (VLD version is extra) And, they have the Deluxe version FL Sizer with Carbide Expander Ball, Neck Sizer with regular expander ball, and Stand Seater with Micrometer Seater Plug for Std bullets a (VLD version is extra) Forster has Bump Dies out now, so that is easier on the pocketbook then perhaps Redding Type S Dies |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/22/2017 8:49:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01:
Redding isn't the only neck sizing options. Whidden and Hornady both offer neck sizing dies for the Creedmoor. I still use the standard set of Hornady dies I got in 2008 when that was all that was made. The FL sizer gives me .002" of neck tension with Hornady brass. which is what I want. I added the micrometer feature to the seater. |
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