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
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.
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.