Will the Redding 6x47 Lapua Competition Seating Die fit my standard reloading press in Australia?

Yes, this die features the industry-standard 7/8"-14 thread, making it fully compatible with all common single-stage, turret, and progressive reloading presses used in Australia from brands like Redding, RCBS, Hornady, and Lee.

Can I use this seating die for other popular 6mm cartridges like the 6mm Creedmoor or 6mm BR?

No, the Model #55489 is strictly chambered and toleranced specifically for the 6x47 Lapua case geometry. Due to differences in shoulder angles and case lengths, it cannot properly seat other 6mm calibres such as 6mm Creedmoor, 6mm BR, 6mm GT, or 6mm XC.

How precise is the micrometer adjustment on this competition seating die?

The top-mounted micrometer is calibrated in precise 0.001-inch (one-thousandth of an inch) graduations. This allows handloaders to achieve repeatable, micro-adjustments to seating depth and virtually eliminate bullet runout using the internal sliding alignment sleeve.

Does this die include a crimping feature for my match ammunition?

No, this die is designed exclusively as a straight-line seating die with zero crimping features. If your load development requires a crimp, you will need to utilise a separate dedicated crimp die after the seating process.

Do I need any special seating stems if I am loading long VLD bullets?

The die comes equipped with a standard profile seating stem, but for extremely long, sharp secant ogive projectiles like Berger VLDs, Redding recommends installing the optional VLD Profile Seating Stem (Part #55724). This prevents the stem from marking or deforming the bullet ogive during the seating stroke.

6x47 Lapua Seating Die - Redding 55489

The Redding 6x47 Lapua Competition Seating Die (MPN 55489) is a precision reloading tool engineered to seat 0.243 in (6 mm) diameter projectiles into 6x47 Lapua cartridge cases with minimal runout. Designed for manual reloading presses utilising standard 7/8"-14 threads, this die incorporates an internal, close-fitting alignment sleeve that supports both the cartridge case and bullet before seating begins. A top-mounted micrometer provides precise seating depth adjustments in 0.001 in increments, allowing reloaders to achieve uniform cartridge overall length across production batches.

Key Features

Straight-Line Guidance System: Uses a precision-ground internal alignment sleeve to hold the 6x47 Lapua case and projectile in alignment before seating, minimising bullet runout.
Precision Micrometer Head: Calibrated in direct 0.001 in graduations for repeatable depth adjustments and zero-reset capability.
Free-Floating Seating Stem: Features a floating stem design machined to contact the bullet ogive uniformly without applying off-axis pressure.
Standard Press Compatibility: Threads directly into standard reloading presses using industry-standard 7/8"-14 threads.
Shellholder Fit: Functions with standard #1 shellholders (Part #11001) or Redding Competition Shellholder Set #1 (Part #11601).

Product Specifications

Product: Redding 6x47 Lapua Competition Seating Die
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 55489
Cartridge Compatibility: 6x47 Lapua
Bullet Diameter: 0.243 in / 6 mm
Mounting Thread: 7/8"-14 thread
Adjustment Increments: 0.001 in graduations
Boxed Weight: Approximately 0.40 kg to 0.45 kg
Crimping Capability: None (seating only)

Who is the Redding 6x47 Lapua Competition Seating Die for?

Precision Long-Range Competition Shooters — Needs to eliminate bullet runout for 6x47 Lapua match loads using a 6x47 Lapua competition seating die that provides 0.001 in micrometer seating depth adjustments on a standard 7/8"-14 thread press.
Handloaders Developing Match-Grade Ammunition — Requires precise depth tuning for 0.243 in projectiles in 6x47 Lapua rifles, utilizing a 6x47 Lapua competition seating die calibrated in 0.001 in graduations with straight-line sleeve alignment.

Less suitable for: Handloaders loading other 6mm cartridges like 6mm Creedmoor, 6mm BR, 6mm GT, or 6mm XC (which require cartridge-specific seating dies matching their respective chamber geometries), reloaders seeking an integrated crimp (who require a dedicated crimp die or standard seating/crimp combination die), or those seating extreme secant ogive bullets without the optional dedicated VLD seating stem (Part #55724).

SKU	RD41654LP
Model #	55489
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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