The Redding 58132 Competition Bushing Neck Die Set is a precision 3-die reloading system engineered for 6.5x55 Swedish (6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser / 6.5x55 SE) brass fired in dedicated bolt-action rifles. Machined from heat-treated alloy steel, the set includes a Competition Bushing Neck Sizing Die, a dedicated Body Die, and a Competition Bullet Seating Die. It gives handloaders complete control over neck tension and bullet alignment by pairing interchangeable sizing bushings with internal sliding alignment sleeves that centre cartridge cases before sizing or seating operations take place.

Key Features

• Sliding Sleeve Neck Sizing: The Competition Neck Sizing Die (Part #56132) uses an internal cartridge alignment sleeve to fully support the case body before entering the sizing bushing, reducing concentricity runout.
• Dedicated Body Sizing: The included Body Die (Part #75132) bumps case shoulders back to SAAMI/CIP headspace specifications and resizes the case body without touching the neck.
• Micrometer Seating Precision: The Competition Bullet Seating Die (Part #55132) features a free-floating seating stem and guide system driven by a top-mounted micrometer graduated in direct 0.001" increments.
• Universal Press Compatibility: Industry-standard 7/8"-14 thread interface mounts into standard single-stage and turret reloading presses.
• Interchangeable Bushing Design: Accepts standard neck sizing bushings typically ranging from .286" to .294" to match exact brass wall thicknesses for .264" (6.71 mm) diameter projectiles (bushings sold separately).

Specifications

• Calibre Compatibility: 6.5x55 Swedish / 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser / 6.5x55 SE
• Bullet Diameter: .264" (6.71 mm)
• Thread Pitch: 7/8"-14
• Micrometer Adjustment Increments: 0.001"
• Typical Bushing Size Range: .286" to .294"
• Packaged Weight: Approximately 0.86 kg
• Material: Heat-treated alloy steel
• Power Requirements: Mechanical operation (no electrical power required)

Who is the Redding Competition Bushing Neck Die Set for 6.5x55 Swedish for?

• Long-range target shooters — relies on the 7/8"-14 thread interface and the dedicated body die to bump shoulders while preserving the fire-formed dimensions of 6.5x55 Swedish cases for minimal chamber runout.
• Precision handloaders — requires fine seating depth adjustments graduated in 0.001" micrometer increments alongside neck tension control across a .286" to .294" neck bushing range using this competition bushing neck die set.

Less suitable for: Semi-automatic or service rifle shooters who require 100% feeding reliability from mixed-chamber brass; a standard full-length sizing die or Type S match full-length die is better suited for full-case resizing.