Resizing die

[donno]

Just getting into reloading for the ARC. What is the consensus for a full resizing die? Is RCBS the best bang for buck as far as quality goes? tia

[CZ527 Guy]

Agenst my better judgment Ill weigh in. RCBS seems popular enough. I have used RCBS in the past when I was a novice reloader I suppose. Lee may be another consideration under the premise of bang for the buck. Midway sort option may get you a wider range of opinions. What is your intended use? Reloading for an AR or bolt action? How many rounds do you expect to reload per season?

https://www.midwayusa.com/s?searchTerm=R...C&sortBy=1

[grayfox]

I would stay away from Lee resizing/press/dies, too many reported problems. I have used rcbs for most calibers, rock chucker and dies, over 40 yrs now, but for the 6Arc I have the hornady dies. they were the only ones available at first, when I got into it, and they have performed fine for me in both gas and bolt. I do have the lee field crimp die, that piece of Lee seems to do its job well, getting some more consistent neck tension for me.
So unless you are ocd or in serious competition, you would do fine with either hornady or rcbs imo.

[donno]

Agenst my better judgment Ill weigh in. RCBS seems popular enough. I have used RCBS in the past when I was a novice reloader I suppose. Lee may be another consideration under the premise of bang for the buck. Midway sort option may get you a wider range of opinions. What is your intended use? Reloading for an AR or bolt action? How many rounds do you expect to reload per season?

https://www.midwayusa.com/s?searchTerm=R...C&sortBy=1

It will be for a gas gun. I have shot and reloaded 223 for 3 gun competitions for several years but that doesn't require extreme accuracy as we normally don't have targets past 600 yds or so. Also, thinking about going to a bushing die for the ARC to achieve a little better QC.

[CZ527 Guy]

If you are thinking competitive & bushing dies, then give Whidden a look. Quite a step up from RCBS IMHO. fear this may be more coin than you were thinking.

https://www.whiddengunworks.com/product/...ur-caliber

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhk4EYbGc0w

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As a non bushing die consideration you may wish to study up on Mighty Armory. Currently sold out.

https://www.mightyarmory.com/collections...apping-die

[CZ527 Guy]

Back to more bang for your buck Forester may interest you.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101094039?pid=581196

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101101309?pid=351617

[UncleBob]

That's what I use. I use RCBS dies for a few calibers.  I use Lee as well. I haven't had any issues with any of them.

[popgun]

Mighty Armory die. They don't undersize the body of the case like Hornady and the inside finish is excellent. I haven't tried any others.

[alwie]

I have a Hornady Lock and Load press. What dies can i use besides Hornady? Im interested in a full length resizing die with a bushing.

[Old Bob]

I have a Hornady Lock and Load press. What dies can i use besides Hornady? Im interested in a full length resizing die with a bushing.

Any dies with 7/8x14 threads, the standard for most die manufacturers.

[gman4709]

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.

[MikaS]

I have Hornady full die with bushnings. Poor quality, some scratch inside and that scratching every new cases what sizing that. I ordering forester and see whats happening.

[corpsman8483]

Forester sizing die is what I use; excellent die. For the rest of the operation, I use a Wilson Seating Die, also excellent.

[pmc847]

Just getting into reloading for the ARC. What is the consensus for a full resizing die? Is RCBS the best bang for buck as far as quality goes? tia

I have RCBS for my 223/5.56 with no issues

I have Whidden for the 6ARC and 6 Creedmoor.  Whidden is my go to for future dies.  John is a great guy to deal with and loads of helpful knowledge.

If you are new to reloading do you have a chronograph?  I feel it is must for best load development.  If you don't then I have an inexpensive solutions.  I have a Competition Electronics ProChronoDLX (bluetooth) I will sell to you for $100 delivered.  Excellent condition, works great.

Cheers

Philip

[Tangodown]

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

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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.