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.

 

[MichaelC]

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 too use their custom honed necks on a couple of my dies and I can say it’s fantastic and a great value.

I am not sure if I posted about this before but not all sizing dies are the same size on the inside. For example, Redding full length and bushing dies in some calibers are bigger (less sizing) than say Forester, Hornady or others. I have a Redding 308 die that will not size all the way on the base of the cartridge. I have a Redding small base body die tha sizes the base less than a Forester regular FL die. RCBS small base sizes so much it’s hard to actually size the brass. But RCBS is a roll of the dice in my experience as to if it will be concentric. I have a banana shaped rcbs 3006 die that is useless.

 

[Kimber7man]

SAC modular sizing dies will be on sale for Black Friday….

 

[Jmort1754]

SAC modular sizing dies will be on sale for Black Friday….

Damn you, cost me money

 

[TaperPin]

After a custom barreled rifle that shot 1/2 MOA with cheap federal brass and old fl RCBS dies, I don’t get too excited about expensive dies as a necessity.

If a rifle shot 1 MOA with fancy dies, I’d bet lunch it won’t shoot worse with ordinary RCBS/Hornady/Redding.

Bushing dies are nice since they allow different neck tensions and don’t work the brass as much, but unless you enjoy tinkering it’s unnecessarily complicated.