I have an old set of Redding comp dies for 6.5/308 part number # 58578 can these be used to load 260 Rem? I know the 260 is just a necked down 308 but I dont know if there where some small changes made that would make this die not work. Thanks in advance, Nick
old 6.5/308 dies for .260 Rem?
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Re: old 6.5/308 dies for .260 Rem?
Since the 6.5-308 is a wildcat, there is no telling what the insides are cut to unless you try one. Resize a 308 case in the 6.5-308 die and compare the output to SAAMI specs.
Since the 6.5-308 is a wildcat, there is no telling what the insides are cut to unless you try one. Resize a 308 case in the 6.5-308 die and compare the output to SAAMI specs.
Re: old 6.5/308 dies for .260 Rem?
.260 Rem dies are too cheap to waste time worrying and wondering.
If you can afford to handload for a chambering, you should also be able to afford the unequivocally correct die set.
Not only is each chambering unique, often so is each rifle.
My Dillon RL550B allows me to dedicate a toolhead for each die set. If my finances permitted, I'd obtain and maintain a completely separate die set for each rifle, regardless of chambering duplications.
Greg
.260 Rem dies are too cheap to waste time worrying and wondering.
If you can afford to handload for a chambering, you should also be able to afford the unequivocally correct die set.
Not only is each chambering unique, often so is each rifle.
My Dillon RL550B allows me to dedicate a toolhead for each die set. If my finances permitted, I'd obtain and maintain a completely separate die set for each rifle, regardless of chambering duplications.
Greg
Re: old 6.5/308 dies for .260 Rem?
I dont load for 260 or 6.5/308 the only 6.5 I load for is 6.5x47 lapua. I wont even bother asking but is it a 300 dollar die set with comp seating die, bump die and a micrometer sizing die as well. I have a friend that has a 260 on order and was thinking on giving him the dies.
I dont load for 260 or 6.5/308 the only 6.5 I load for is 6.5x47 lapua. I wont even bother asking but is it a 300 dollar die set with comp seating die, bump die and a micrometer sizing die as well. I have a friend that has a 260 on order and was thinking on giving him the dies.
M
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Re: old 6.5/308 dies for .260 Rem?
The die set should work fine.
The sizing die should be a bushing die, being micrometer. If the guy is having a custom gun made, give him the dies, he can send the sizer and bump- body die to his smith and have the smith ream the dies to his chamber, polish them.
The gunsmith should have a good idea on what size bushing to run. The seater die should work flawlessly. Sounds like a win-win situation. Truly custom die!
If it is a factory gun on order through some gun dealer, or shop, disregard my advice.
Milo
The die set should work fine.
The sizing die should be a bushing die, being micrometer. If the guy is having a custom gun made, give him the dies, he can send the sizer and bump- body die to his smith and have the smith ream the dies to his chamber, polish them.
The gunsmith should have a good idea on what size bushing to run. The seater die should work flawlessly. Sounds like a win-win situation. Truly custom die!
If it is a factory gun on order through some gun dealer, or shop, disregard my advice.
Milo
Re: old 6.5/308 dies for .260 Rem?
The 6.5/.308 was a popular wildcat before being standardized by Remington as the .260 Rem. I would be concerned about the dies being an exact or nearly exact match with current .260 dimensions - may not be an issue, but wouldn't hurt to do some checking.
Also, FUZZBALL is correct on neck bushing selection. The neck thickness of the brass you will use is the determining factor on bushing sizing, not some gunsmith's generic recommendation. Bushing sizing has been beat to death ad-nauseum so go straight to the source and Redding's reloading equipment catalog has the directions.
Paul
The 6.5/.308 was a popular wildcat before being standardized by Remington as the .260 Rem. I would be concerned about the dies being an exact or nearly exact match with current .260 dimensions - may not be an issue, but wouldn't hurt to do some checking.
Also, FUZZBALL is correct on neck bushing selection. The neck thickness of the brass you will use is the determining factor on bushing sizing, not some gunsmith's generic recommendation. Bushing sizing has been beat to death ad-nauseum so go straight to the source and Redding's reloading equipment catalog has the directions.
Paul
Re: old 6.5/308 dies for .260 Rem?
Yeah I am not worried about the seater or the neck sizer more the body die. I have a lot of experience with the redding bushing dies, having multiple sets and tons bushings. I think the worst thing that could happen would be the bump die would either bump the shoulder to much without FL sizing all the way or maybe not be able to bump the shoulder without hittng the shellholder first. I quess thats what my competion shell holder set is for.
I would just try on a rifle in 260 but all my friends that shoot them are in Albuquerque and the next time I will see them is at the next Zia match at the end of the month.
I think this shows not to try and organize your reloading bench because you will find stuff you had forgotten about LOL. If anything they will look good in the Two Hollywood 12 postion turrets that I just bought!
Yeah I am not worried about the seater or the neck sizer more the body die. I have a lot of experience with the redding bushing dies, having multiple sets and tons bushings. I think the worst thing that could happen would be the bump die would either bump the shoulder to much without FL sizing all the way or maybe not be able to bump the shoulder without hittng the shellholder first. I quess thats what my competion shell holder set is for.
I would just try on a rifle in 260 but all my friends that shoot them are in Albuquerque and the next time I will see them is at the next Zia match at the end of the month.
I think this shows not to try and organize your reloading bench because you will find stuff you had forgotten about LOL. If anything they will look good in the Two Hollywood 12 postion turrets that I just bought!
Re: old 6.5/308 dies for .260 Rem?
I think I would be tempted to do like HntBambi suggested and run a .308 case into the body die from that set and just see what you have. Sounds like you've got the rest covered.
Paul
I think I would be tempted to do like HntBambi suggested and run a .308 case into the body die from that set and just see what you have. Sounds like you've got the rest covered.
Paul
Re: old 6.5/308 dies for .260 Rem?
BTDT - worked fine for me, had a 6.5-308 built 1/2 year before Rem had their 260 out, interchanged loading for both in same dies (Redding 6.5-308), and same brass.
Had print outs of Rems Saami Specs PLUS reamer specs for my custom 6.5-08, they are IMO 2 peas in a pod.
BTDT - worked fine for me, had a 6.5-308 built 1/2 year before Rem had their 260 out, interchanged loading for both in same dies (Redding 6.5-308), and same brass.
Had print outs of Rems Saami Specs PLUS reamer specs for my custom 6.5-08, they are IMO 2 peas in a pod.
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