Resizing die
#15
I’m new to the 6mm Arc

But been hand loading for decades

A LOT depends on your budget and type of press

For 7/8-14 dies this has been my experience:

For full length resizing: hands down Forster Dies

For bullet seating: Forester Bench rest Micrometer or Redding Competion micrometer - best in their class and equals

Crimping (for those that do or have guns like straight wall/levers/revolvers:
Redding crimp dies

For neck sizing with bushings: Redding or Forester

YMMV……they can be pricey…..bang for buck: Forester……one and done

(11-03-2023, 03:00 PM)I igman4709 Wrote: If you're shooting from an AR15 platform I would strongly suggest the RCBS SB TC die set #28007.
I and others have had issues with a raised ridge at the base of the cartridge using other die sets.
A side benefit is you can shoot that sized brass in any 6 ARC rifle.
I try to keep my shoulder bump at .003-.005 on my AR15's. Adjust your die to your liking. I don't use the Taper Crimp, only neck tension. And remember, if you want consistent performance you need to anneal them cases!
P.S.
I may be a newbie here but I've been building and shooting AR15's since the early 70's!
Been reloading since 1966.

If going with RCBS SB dies consider buying a Forster expander ball assembly……they work in RCBS dies and I’ve done it and found by using the Forster assembly it helps reduce runout…..for those that worry about runout.
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Messages In This Thread
Resizing die - by donno - 08-08-2023, 11:55 PM
RE: Resizing die - by CZ527 Guy - 08-09-2023, 12:20 AM
RE: Resizing die - by donno - 08-09-2023, 09:16 PM
RE: Resizing die - by grayfox - 08-09-2023, 02:49 AM
RE: Resizing die - by CZ527 Guy - 08-09-2023, 10:09 PM
RE: Resizing die - by CZ527 Guy - 08-09-2023, 10:23 PM
RE: Resizing die - by UncleBob - 08-15-2023, 04:03 AM
RE: Resizing die - by popgun - 08-19-2023, 12:44 PM
RE: Resizing die - by alwie - 08-20-2023, 02:41 AM
RE: Resizing die - by Old Bob - 08-20-2023, 07:22 AM
RE: Resizing die - by gman4709 - 11-03-2023, 03:00 PM
RE: Resizing die - by MikaS - 11-08-2023, 11:46 AM
RE: Resizing die - by corpsman8483 - 11-09-2023, 12:58 AM
RE: Resizing die - by pmc847 - 11-09-2023, 09:40 PM
RE: Resizing die - by Tangodown - 12-02-2023, 03:38 PM

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