6.5 Creedmoor die suggestions

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Bowhunt

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I have a 6.5 Creedmore on the way. Not looking to break the bank but I was wondering which loading dies you guys suggest and why. Am I right in thinking that a precision or comp seating die is almost necessary due to bullet length?
 
Since no one replied yet, I'll give you what I was just told. I just asked my "Reloading Mentor" this morning about 6.5 CM loads and this is one thing that he mentioned.

He said that I should get a set of 6.5 Creed dies in Forster Benchrest. The reasoning for this is unknown but when he tells me something I trust his wealth of information and do what he suggests. I don't want to be an "Askhole", someone who asks for advice and doesn't follow it anyways.
 
Originally Posted By: TheBig1Since no one replied yet, I'll give you what I was just told. I just asked my "Reloading Mentor" this morning about 6.5 CM loads and this is one thing that he mentioned.

He said that I should get a set of 6.5 Creed dies in Forster Benchrest. The reasoning for this is unknown but when he tells me something I trust his wealth of information and do what he suggests. I don't want to be an "Askhole", someone who asks for advice and doesn't follow it anyways.

Yes.
Forster Benchrest.
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Originally Posted By: fw707Originally Posted By: TheBig1Since no one replied yet, I'll give you what I was just told. I just asked my "Reloading Mentor" this morning about 6.5 CM loads and this is one thing that he mentioned.

He said that I should get a set of 6.5 Creed dies in Forster Benchrest. The reasoning for this is unknown but when he tells me something I trust his wealth of information and do what he suggests. I don't want to be an "Askhole", someone who asks for advice and doesn't follow it anyways.

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Forster Benchrest.
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Yep! Forster dies are my favorite for sure.
 
I upgraded from a 6.5cm Hornady die to a Forester micrometer seating die and have seen a marked improvement in base to ogive consistency.
 
I looked at the Forster design. Would they provide as much positive bullet alignment as something like the RCBS Competition dies? Thanks for the input guys! Keep 'em coming.
 
Originally Posted By: BowhuntI looked at the Forster design. Would they provide as much positive bullet alignment as something like the RCBS Competition dies? Thanks for the input guys! Keep 'em coming.

I'm pretty sure the sleeve design in the seater is very similar to the Redding design.
Some of my buddies always checked run-out before they started using Forster dies. They said they never saw any more than .001 from the Forster ammo and they stopped checking.
I've never checked my ammo for run-out, but it shoots ok out to 1,000 yards so that's about all I need.
 
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Originally Posted By: fw707Originally Posted By: BowhuntI looked at the Forster design. Would they provide as much positive bullet alignment as something like the RCBS Competition dies? Thanks for the input guys! Keep 'em coming.

I'm pretty sure the sleeve design in the seater is very similar to the Redding design.
Some of my buddies always checked run-out before they started using Forster dies. They said they never saw any more than .001 from the Forster ammo and they stopped checking.
I've never checked my ammo for run-out, but it shoots ok out to 1,000 yards so that's about all I need.

Awesome. That's all I'm looking for. Thanks. Still welcome any other input.
 
I'll be odd man out on this. I think for a casual shooter, RCBS or Hornady dies will get you buy just fine and save you a few bucks. If you are competitive or just want every bit of accuracy, then go with the higher end stuff for sure. But, I have shot a bunch of very small groups using RCBS dies. Its your money!!
 
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Originally Posted By: pyscodogI'll be odd man out on this. I think for a casual shooter, RCBS or Hornady dies will get you buy just fine and save you a few bucks. If you are competitive or just want every bit of accuracy, then go with the higher end stuff for sure. But, I have shot a bunch of very small groups using RCBS dies. Its your money!!

I feel the same way.
Will you be able to shoot sub minute groups if you spend the big bucks on Dies.
Buy some RCBS dies wring the most out of them you can and then if you feel the need step up to the next level.
 
I run the Redding FL S dies and their micrometer seater. They full length size for reliability, but the bushings let me adjust the neck tension to the brass. I too have loaded lots of very accurate ammunition on a good old run-of-the-mill set of RCBS dies.

That shoulda cleared things up, huh?
 
Originally Posted By: ViperACRIf you are using the vld style Bullets or any of the low drags try the vld seating stem in the Redding dies for less runout.

Good info.
The standard Redding seating stem will deform the tips of VLD bullets.
I'm pretty sure the new Reddings come with the VLD stem now.
 
Originally Posted By: fw707Originally Posted By: ViperACRIf you are using the vld style Bullets or any of the low drags try the vld seating stem in the Redding dies for less runout.

Good info.
The standard Redding seating stem will deform the tips of VLD bullets.
I'm pretty sure the new Reddings come with the VLD stem now.
That is great info, and exactly the kind of thing I'm looking to find out. Thanks guys!
 


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