The Redding 6.5 Creedmoor Type S - Elite Bushing Die Set (MPN: 60446) is a precision 3-die reloading package designed for handloading 6.5 Creedmoor (.264 in / 6.71 mm) bottleneck rifle cartridges. Built with industry-standard 7/8"-14 threading, this set provides complete control over neck tension, case resizing, and bullet seating depth to minimise concentricity runout. The kit includes a Type S Full Length Sizing Die, a Type S Neck Sizing Die, and a Competition Bullet Seating Die featuring a floating alignment sleeve and both standard and VLD seating stems.

Key Features

  • Type S - Bushing Full Length Sizing Die (Part #77446): Sizes the entire case body and shoulder while accepting interchangeable bushings to adjust neck tension in 0.001" increments without overworking the brass. Operates as a body die when the bushing is removed.
  • Type S - Bushing Neck Sizing Die (Part #71446): Resizes only the cartridge neck using interchangeable bushings, preserving fire-formed case body dimensions for bolt-action chambers.
  • Competition Bullet Seating Die (Part #55446): Employs a micrometer seating head graduated in 0.001" increments alongside an internal floating sleeve that aligns the bullet and case before seating begins.
  • Dual Seating Stems: Includes both a standard profile seating stem and a dedicated VLD stem to accommodate varied match-grade bullet geometries.
  • Press Compatibility: Mounts directly into standard reloading presses configured for 7/8"-14 thread dies.

Specifications

  • Calibre: 6.5 Creedmoor / .264 in (6.71 mm)
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 60446
  • Die Thread Interface: 7/8"-14
  • Neck Bushing Compatibility Range: 0.285" to 0.293" (bushings sold separately)
  • Seating Depth Adjustment: Micrometer graduated in 0.001" increments
  • Shellholder Compatibility: Redding Standard Shellholder #1 (Part #11001) or Competition Shellholder #1 (Part #11601) (sold separately)
  • Set Weight: Approximately 1.92 lbs (0.87 kg)

Who is the Redding 6.5 Creedmoor Type S - Elite Bushing Die Set for?

  • Precision long-range target competitors — relies on the 0.001" micrometer-adjustable Competition Seating Die and interchangeable neck bushings across the 0.285" to 0.293" range to minimize runout and dial in consistent neck tension for PRS, NRL, and F-Class 6.5 Creedmoor reloading die sets.
  • Benchrest handloaders and precision hunters — requires the 3-die system with 0.001" increment neck adjustment and a dedicated VLD seating stem to build match-grade .264 in (6.71 mm) ammunition tailored to specific chamber dimensions.

Less suitable for: High-volume progressive loading with mixed-brand brass, or semi-automatic gas gun platforms (such as AR-10s) requiring small base sizing; standard non-bushing full-length 2-die sets or dedicated small base sizing dies fit those applications better.

SKU RD41690LP
Model # 60446
Brand Redding
Shipping Weight 1.0000kg

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