The Redding Master Hunter Deluxe Die Set – .260 Remington (MPN: 29531) is a precision 3-die reloading package designed for reloading .260 Remington bottleneck brass cases. Combining match-grade seating consistency with field reliability, this set features a full-length sizing die with a free-floating carbide expander button, a standard neck sizing die, and a Redding Competition Seating Die with an internal alignment sleeve. It mounts via standard 7/8"-14 threading and operates on manual reloading presses without electrical power requirements.

Key Features

• Carbide Expander Button: The full-length sizing die includes a free-floating carbide size button that reduces neck friction and effort during the expansion stroke, minimising brass stretch.
• Micrometer-Adjustable Seating: The Competition Seating Die supports the cartridge case and 0.264" bullet in an internal alignment sleeve, delivering seating depth adjustments graduated in 0.001" increments.
• 3-Die Loading Flexibility: Includes a dedicated neck sizing die to extend brass life during range load development and a full-length sizing die to ensure reliable chambering for hunting applications.
• Press Compatibility: Built with an industry-standard 7/8"-14 thread pitch to fit standard reloading presses accepting a Redding #1 shellholder.

Specifications

• Calibre Compatibility: .260 Remington (0.264" / 6.5mm projectiles)
• Die Set Configuration: 3-Die Set (Full-Length Sizing Die, Neck Sizing Die, Competition Seating Die)
• Thread Pitch: 7/8"-14 standard
• Seating Adjustment: Micrometer head in 0.001" increments
• Expander Type: Free-floating carbide button (Full-Length Die)
• Shellholder Requirement: Redding #1 shellholder (sold separately)
• Packaged Box Weight: Approximately 0.68–0.85 kg
• Operation Type: Manual mechanical

Who is the Redding Master Hunter Deluxe Die Set .260 Remington for?

• Precision rifle reloaders shooting 260 Remington — requires a 3-die set featuring a Competition Seating Die that adjusts seating depth in fine 0.001" increments while aligning the projectile and case in a dedicated sleeve to minimise runout.
• Hunters and marksmen requiring match-grade seating consistency — relies on a 260 Remington reload die set equipped with standard 7/8"-14 thread pitch dies, offering both a neck sizing die for bench accuracy and a full-length sizing die with a carbide expander button for reliable chamber feeding in the field.

Less suitable for: Reloaders processing brass fired across multiple rifle actions or semi-automatic platforms using the neck sizing die, as neck sizing is strictly limited to fire-formed brass intended for the exact same bolt-action chamber; a standard full-length sizing die set or small base sizing die is better suited to ensure reliable chambering across multiple firearms.