Need to choose a set of dies for my 6.5x47 Lapua. Had good luck with Foresters
in the past. What's your favorite set? Thanks .
Regards, Paul
in the past. What's your favorite set? Thanks .
Regards, Paul
6.5x47 Lapua dies - Advice
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Re: 6.5x47 Lapua dies - Advice
forsters or redding bushing sizer and micrometer seater.
great caliber.
forsters or redding bushing sizer and micrometer seater.
great caliber.
Re: 6.5x47 Lapua dies - Advice
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jig Stick</div><div class="ubbcode-body">redding bushing sizer and micrometer seater is exactly what i use</div></div>
Same here
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jig Stick</div><div class="ubbcode-body">redding bushing sizer and micrometer seater is exactly what i use</div></div>
Same here
Re: 6.5x47 Lapua dies - Advice
Wilson's and an arbor press currently. I'll add a Forster bushing bump die in the future. If you're looking for a set Mike had a set of Redding dies listed in the classifides for a good price.
Wilson's and an arbor press currently. I'll add a Forster bushing bump die in the future. If you're looking for a set Mike had a set of Redding dies listed in the classifides for a good price.
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I started with a 6.5x47L Redding sizing die and had to send it back because it was to tight in the body which pushed the shoulder forward. Then left a ring around the body/shoulder junction when it repositioned the shoulder back on a full length re-size.
All I received from Redding was a severe case of heart burn. After over 30 years of reloading tens of thousands of rounds their VP suggested I didn't know what I was doing. I ordered a RCBS Gold sizing die and have re-sized around 3500 rounds without a single issue.
I still use a Redding seating die but will not purchase another sizing die for any caliber unless I absolutely have to.
Their customer service is the worst in the industry.
I started with a 6.5x47L Redding sizing die and had to send it back because it was to tight in the body which pushed the shoulder forward. Then left a ring around the body/shoulder junction when it repositioned the shoulder back on a full length re-size.
All I received from Redding was a severe case of heart burn. After over 30 years of reloading tens of thousands of rounds their VP suggested I didn't know what I was doing. I ordered a RCBS Gold sizing die and have re-sized around 3500 rounds without a single issue.
I still use a Redding seating die but will not purchase another sizing die for any caliber unless I absolutely have to.
Their customer service is the worst in the industry.
Re: 6.5x47 Lapua dies - Advice
I started with Redding Type-S, but I recently switched to Forster Bushing Bump dies. I really like the Forsters because they allow you to bump the shoulder and they use bushings. My 6.5 shoots best when I slightly bump the shoulder each loading.
For seating, I stick with Wilson.
I started with Redding Type-S, but I recently switched to Forster Bushing Bump dies. I really like the Forsters because they allow you to bump the shoulder and they use bushings. My 6.5 shoots best when I slightly bump the shoulder each loading.
For seating, I stick with Wilson.
Re: 6.5x47 Lapua dies - Advice
I use the forster set with the micrometer seating die. They are a steal of a deal
I use the forster set with the micrometer seating die. They are a steal of a deal
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Love my Redding Comps. Bought my 6.5x47L's dies used from a guy on this forum and got them at 1/2 the list price, but I would pay list price for them if I didn't get lucky here.
Love my Redding Comps. Bought my 6.5x47L's dies used from a guy on this forum and got them at 1/2 the list price, but I would pay list price for them if I didn't get lucky here.
Re: 6.5x47 Lapua dies - Advice
i've used forester 6.5x47 dies for several years, and they have been good to me.
i've used forester 6.5x47 dies for several years, and they have been good to me.
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Another vote for standard Forester FL sizer and micro seater set.
Another vote for standard Forester FL sizer and micro seater set.
Re: 6.5x47 Lapua dies - Advice
Warner Tool. Send in some fired brass and he'll make a you a die for your chamber. You'll get plenty of reloads out of your brass especially if you anneal. I've reloaded mine more than ten times and still going. Expensive, yes, but with the cost of brass these days, I think they are worth every penny.
Warner Tool. Send in some fired brass and he'll make a you a die for your chamber. You'll get plenty of reloads out of your brass especially if you anneal. I've reloaded mine more than ten times and still going. Expensive, yes, but with the cost of brass these days, I think they are worth every penny.
Re: 6.5x47 Lapua dies - Advice
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JamesBailey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Love my Redding Comps. Bought my 6.5x47L's dies used from a guy on this forum and got them at 1/2 the list price, but I would pay list price for them if I didn't get lucky here.
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+1, Redding quality is hard to beat, and a joy to use.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JamesBailey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Love my Redding Comps. Bought my 6.5x47L's dies used from a guy on this forum and got them at 1/2 the list price, but I would pay list price for them if I didn't get lucky here.
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+1, Redding quality is hard to beat, and a joy to use.
Re: 6.5x47 Lapua dies - Advice
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 110len</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Warner Tool. Send in some fired brass and he'll make a you a die for your chamber. You'll get plenty of reloads out of your brass especially if you anneal. I've reloaded mine more than ten times and still going. Expensive, yes, but with the cost of brass these days, I think they are worth every penny. </div></div>
Would love to do this one day, but for now Redding is all I have.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 110len</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Warner Tool. Send in some fired brass and he'll make a you a die for your chamber. You'll get plenty of reloads out of your brass especially if you anneal. I've reloaded mine more than ten times and still going. Expensive, yes, but with the cost of brass these days, I think they are worth every penny. </div></div>
Would love to do this one day, but for now Redding is all I have.
