Why doesn't Forster make dies for 6.5 Creedmoor?

[Dave]

Out of all my centerfire rifle die sets, my Forsters are my favorites. So imagine my dismay when, after getting my first 6.5 CM rifle, I go to order some dies and discover that Forster doesn't make them in my favorite new caliber!

Does anyone have the inside skinny? I sent them an email, but haven't heard back from them yet.

 

[GSRswapandslow]

Its a new round.....almost a wildcat...give it time

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[BLDTYLRY]

Its a new round.....almost a wildcat...give it time

Not necessarily. Forster made the first 300 Blackout Dies so why not the 6.5CM. My guess is they are waiting on the SAAMI spec. That's why I went with 260 Rem for my bolt gun.

 

[Aimsmall55]

Get a whidden fl bump bushing die. All I use. It takes care of everything in one go. I would also reccomend a .287 or .286 bushing. As the case necks are so thin after resizing you need a little more grip for seating to get the neck tension needed. Just my experience.

 

[bunsen27]

Last time I spoke to them about it they said it was on their list, but had other things ahead of it. The person indicated 2014 at the earliest.

 

[Dave]

I was looking at the Whidden dies, but I'm not sure I want to spend nearly $200 on a set!

I also just got an email back from Dee at Forster. She informed me that they do have plans to make dies for the Creed, but didn't have a timeline yet. I hope they start making them before 2014...I'll run out of factory ammo before then!

 

[bunsen27]

For the money the Hornady dies are pretty decent, though somewhat scarce. I picked up a set from Natchez last week.

 

[Dave]

For the money the Hornady dies are pretty decent, though somewhat scarce. I picked up a set from Natchez last week.

The Match grade bushing dies or the Custom grade?

 

[bunsen27]

The Custom Grade

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=PC546289&src=exrbSrch

I still have a set backordered with Midway. They have been on backorder since April or May IIRC.

 

[Dave]

Wow, that's quite awhile to be on backorder. I wonder if the Creed is really getting that popular or if the manufacturers are just that busy?

 

[bunsen27]

Wow, that's quite awhile to be on backorder. I wonder if the Creed is really getting that popular or if the manufacturers are just that busy?

I think a little it of both. I'm just going to let the backorder ride until they come in and see if any of my buddies or another Hide member need a set.