6.5 PRC dies ?

[ndsportsman]

Looking at purchasing dies for my 6.5 PRC, always used RCBS 2 die sets in the past with Great results. Is there anything better for loading for a hunting gun? or just stick with what has worked in the past? Looking for MOA or better if possible. Will be using new Lapua brass.

 

[MTtrout]

I’ve used RCBS dies but with my 6.5 PRC I upgraded to the Redding Type S Match die set. Very happy with the results. I really like that die set and will probably stick with it moving forward but have no comparison as that’s the only 6.5 die set I have. Easy load development. Lapua brass as well.

 

[Dschwan]

I've been disappointed with the last few sets of Redding dies I have bought. Mainly the quality of the surface finish. Polishing the FL die was a must. I think if you go with what you like you will be fine. I do like having a seating die with a micrometer.

 

[ndsportsman]

I’ve used RCBS dies but with my 6.5 PRC I upgraded to the Redding Type S Match die set. Very happy with the results. I really like that die set and will probably stick with it moving forward but have no comparison as that’s the only 6.5 die set I have. Easy load development. Lapua brass as well.

Thats a sweet group!

 

[MichaelC]

See if Forester dies has what you need. I think they are the best non custom dies.

 

[northernalpine]

Started with RCBS but had some inconsistencies with the dies, swapped out and have been using the Redding FL/Micro Seat and a 21st Century expander mandrel with excellent results. My RCBS set might have just been a production run with marginal QC, my other die sets from them have been spot on.

 

[hdc77]

I was in your shoes not so long ago, ended up buying a Micron FL bushing die, and a LE Wilson Micrometer seating die for arbor press. I’m using Lapua brass too.

 

[Bater]

I use SAC Modular sizing dies to avoid clickers, though Cortina Precision mandrel dies seem to do the same for less coin…

 

[B23]

I have a extra set brand new of Redding 6.5 PRC dies if you're looking for a set.

 

[Kimber7man]

I use SAC Modular sizing dies to avoid clickers, though Cortina Precision mandrel dies seem to do the same for less coin…

Using them here too.

 

[Nine Banger]

Throwing this in for researchers.

I had issues with Redding Premium 3 die set on the sizing die with hard bolt closing upon chambering of rounds unless I threaded the sizing die in "extra" which resolved that issue but led to a high proportion of dented cases.

I switched to the hornady FL sizing die and it has a vent hole and sizes the bottom of the brass smaller and works great.

 

[wind gypsy]

I'm generally a fan of standard Forster FL sizing dies with necks honed to desired dimension. The only reason i'd stray from them is if a guy wanted to pay $300 for a SAC modular sizing die or in the PRC's case if they knew a die sized more at the base of the case than forster to combat clickers. I've heard the micron dies are a little tighter in that area as well.

 

[sndmn11]

I buy the cheapest fl die and stick with a universal seater.

I think that ended up being a Lee for $30...

 

[huntsd]

did my first round of load development for my 6.5 with the lee ultimate set best 3 groups were under 1/2 moa. 10-15ish fps es. Not sure i can improve on that much be it my reloading skills or shooting skills. I'll be using lee again for my 300

 

[Jmort1754]

I'm generally a fan of standard Forster FL sizing dies with necks honed to desired dimension. The only reason i'd stray from them is if a guy wanted to pay $300 for a SAC modular sizing die or in the PRC's case if they knew a die sized more at the base of the case than forster to combat clickers. I've heard the micron dies are a little tighter in that area as well.

I had clickers even with good dies, I rented an AW2 reamer on here and did mine with it and it took care of the problem.

I use a redding type 2 fL and a RCBS matchmaster seating die.

I think I be upgrading to the SAC dies

 

[Dave Thomas]

The sac dies or Cortina dies if you have the money to spend.