Need Help Choosing Dies

[DeskHunter]

I'm going to be reloading 6.5 creedmoor, and I need help choosing a set of dies for precision shooting. I have narrowed down my selection to three die sets: 1) Whidden 2-die set that includes Fl bushing sizer and micro-seating die; 2) Redding type S match bushing 2-die set that includes also a bushing Fl sizer and competition micro-seating die; 3) either RCBS or Hornady Fl sizing die and Forster micro-seating die. My intentions are to load on my Dillon 550b so I can't include LE Wilson dies. Thanks for your input and insight.

[MR_X]

I'm looking at the same thing. So far I'm leaning towards just a neck sizer instead of a FL dies because I will only shot them out of the same rifle. Looking into RCBS dies.

[MarkG35]

I'm looking at the same thing. So far I'm leaning towards just a neck sizer instead of a FL dies because I will only shot them out of the same rifle. Looking into RCBS dies.

I am in the same position as you guys.I ended up getting a Forster micrometer seating die and a Redding full length s die with bushing.

(Going to have to full length resize every once in awhile.)

I'm leaning towards a Lee collet neck sizer die but I haven't decided yet

[DdPartida]

Y'all need to talk to nightqwill about this topic

[pacrat]

I'm going to be reloading 6.5 creedmoor, and I need help choosing a set of dies for precision shooting.

My intentions are to load on my Dillon 550b

The concepts of "precision" and a "progressive" machine are rather conflicting.

For a progressive machine. I would suggest a decent set of standard dies. Because a progressive machine will never have the stable repeatability of a single stage O type press.

JM2c

[JMP]

The concepts of "precision" and a "progressive" machine are rather conflicting.

For a progressive machine. I would suggest a decent set of standard dies. Because a progressive machine will never have the stable repeatability of a single stage O type press.

JM2c

I agree 100% with pacrat.

That said, I have always had great results in 6.5 Creedmoor with the Redding 3-piece Competition set.

I have finally got my hands on the Norma brass, and it is EXCEPTIONAL.

[Magilla26]

Redding would be my choice.

[DeskHunter]

Since I'm on a limited budget right now, I think i'll take the money I would have spent on the Redding comp dies and buy a Forster co-ax press, Lee collet neck die, Redding body die, and a Forster micro seating die. I had read online that people were getting less run out and had greater accuracy with the collet and body die combo than with the best bushing neck dies.

[pacrat]

Since I'm on a limited budget right now, I think i'll take the money I would have spent on the Redding comp dies and buy a Forster co-ax press, Lee collet neck die, Redding body die, and a Forster micro seating die. I had read online that people were getting less run out and had greater accuracy with the collet and body die combo than with the best bushing neck dies.

Never done a comparison between Lee Collet dies, and others bushing dies.

I will say that for my uses. I loves me some Lee Collet dies. And wish Lee had come out with them 40+ yrs ago.

The concept of sizing to a predetermined internal neck dimension. As opposed to jacking around on the outside of the neck, to get a consistant internal dimension makes a big diff.

Especially for a $200 price spread.

JM2c

[iroquois]

I agree 100% with pacrat.

That said, I have always had great results in 6.5 Creedmoor with the Redding 3-piece Competition set.

I have finally got my hands on the Norma brass, and it is EXCEPTIONAL.

+1 on these statements!

[JagerDog]

Never done a comparison between Lee Collet dies, and others bushing dies.

I will say that for my uses. I loves me some Lee Collet dies. And wish Lee had come out with them 40+ yrs ago.

The concept of sizing to a predetermined internal neck dimension. As opposed to jacking around on the outside of the neck, to get a consistant internal dimension makes a big diff.

Especially for a $200 price spread.

JM2c

^^^^^agreed.

[J-cat]

Since I'm on a limited budget right now, I think i'll take the money I would have spent on the Redding comp dies and buy a Forster co-ax press, Lee collet neck die, Redding body die, and a Forster micro seating die. I had read online that people were getting less run out and had greater accuracy with the collet and body die combo than with the best bushing neck dies.

Great idea, except skip the Forster CoAx and micro seater and get a Redding Big Boss and a Wilson micro seater.

When did Lee start making a 6.5 CM collet die?

[MarkG35]

Great idea, except skip the Forster CoAx and micro seater and get a Redding Big Boss and a Wilson micro seater.

When did Lee start making a 6.5 CM collet die?

They sell them in their die set.
Also,single collet die is well hidden on their website.
I called them and they gave me the super secret search code.

[RR.44]

The Redding dies would be my choice.