Mandrel dies anyone?

[coyotekilla]

Anyone ever go from a std die or a mandrel and what difference did it make? Also how do I order the right die set for say a 6arc or 223?

 

[43.6N]

I’m trying out the Area419 die right now for my 6GT. Previously was using a Redding.

ES went from 20 to 8 on my most recent 20 shot string

just a small sample, but I’m pleasantly surprised.

 

[Lawnboi]

I used to mandrel after sizing and have moved over to premium dies like the A419 and SAC modular where one pull of the press sizes, mandrels and decaps.

I don’t think I could ever go back to more steps.

 

[43.6N]

@coyotekilla I must have missed the last part of your question about how to order the right mandrel die.

Here’s a video from A419 that explains mandrels and sizing pretty clearly:

 

[MCGHeel]

Just starting with 21st century mandrel dies and mandrels for 6arc. Sized some virgin Peterson brass. Gonna finish loading and hopefully get out to shoot this weekend. I’m using standard fl sizing die no bushings and I’m just using the mandrel to set the amount of neck tension I want. My example I ran the .241 mandrel through this brass thinking it will give about .002-.0025 of tension after spring back. If using a bushing die with the mandrels I think there may be a little more figuring to do but not certain. I’m sure others here will know. Following other feedback here since I’m just starting out with mandrel as well.


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