The Redding 39531 260 Remington National Match Precision Reloading Die Set is a dedicated 3-die kit engineered for bottleneck rifle cartridges utilizing .264" diameter projectiles. Designed for precision target shooters and high-volume competitors, this set sizes fired brass back to factory dimensions, aligns and seats projectiles with tight concentricity, and applies a uniform taper crimp to ensure reliable cycling in semi-automatic and magazine-fed bolt-action rifle platforms. Built to industry-standard 7/8"-14 thread specifications, these mechanical dies mount directly into compatible Australian reloading presses without requiring electrical power.

Key Features

• Full-Length Sizing Die: Returns the entire cartridge case to standard dimensions and features a free-floating carbide expander button that reduces internal neck friction and minimizes brass stretching without requiring excessive inside-neck lube.
• Competition Seating Die: Utilizes a patented sliding alignment sleeve that fully supports the cartridge case prior to bullet engagement, combined with a micrometer top adjustable in direct 0.001" increments for precise bullet seating depth control.
• Dedicated Taper Crimp Die: Applies a smooth, uniform taper crimp to firmly secure projectiles against heavy recoil impulse and magazine feed ramp contact without buckling the cartridge shoulder.
• Standard Press Compatibility: Features the universal 7/8"-14 thread pitch to fit single-stage and progressive reloading presses from Redding, RCBS, Hornady, Lee, and Lyman.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Redding Reloading Equipment
• Model / SKU: 39531
• Die Set Type: National Match 3-Die Set (Full-Length Sizer, Competition Seater, Taper Crimp)
• Calibre: .260 Remington
• Bullet Diameter: .264" (6.5mm)
• Thread Interface: 7/8"-14 thread
• Seating Adjustment Increment: 0.001" micrometer graduations
• Shellholder Compatibility: Redding #1 Shellholder (Part #11001) or Competition Shellholder #1 (Part #11601)
• Packaged Weight: Approximately 0.7 kg to 0.8 kg (1.5–1.8 lbs)

Who is the Redding 260 Remington National Match Die Set for?

• National Match Precision Rifle Competitors — requires tight headspace uniformity and exact bullet seating depth control, delivered by this .260 Remington reloading die set via its 0.001" micrometer-adjustable Competition Seating Die and full-length carbide sizing assembly.
• Semi-Automatic and Magazine-Fed Precision Handloaders — requires high cartridge concentricity combined with secure projectile retention, provided by this .264 calibre 3-die set through its dedicated third-stage taper crimp die designed to prevent bullet setback under recoil.

Less suitable for: Firearm platforms chambered in non-standard .260 Remington AI 40-degree improved configurations (which require dedicated fire-forming and Ackley-specific sizing dies), or handloaders seating aggressive, very long VLD projectiles without first upgrading to the dedicated VLD seating stem (Part #55746) to prevent bullet tip deformation.