09-24-2021, 10:50 PM
FWIW, I used new Starline 6.5G brass to convert to 6ARC, had no choice really, due lack of availability. I used my Hornady Custom dies to do the conversion and encountered no issues. Also, note that I left the expander ball (& decapping pin) in the die when I did the resizing. I also did a test of sizing straight from the bag and some I annealed before sizing. Both will work, but the pre-annealed were more consistent, less force on handle and less (if any) springback occurring. The shoulders also "look" more defined. Used an EP 2.0 annealing system. Trimmed afterwards on Forester Classic. Because I use a Lee Loadmaster progressive, the conversions were quick once the case feed tubes were filled (approximately 13 cases per tube, 4 tubes). The lube I use is a self-concocted, 91% alcohol & Lanonlin mix @1:10 ratio. When setting up the die all adjustments necessary, I used Imperial wax.