What is included in the Redding 6.5 PRC Type S - Elite Bushing Die Set, and what additional items do I need to start reloading?

This 3-piece set includes a Type S Bushing Full Length Sizing Die, a Type S Bushing Neck Sizing Die, and a Competition Bullet Seating Die with a micrometer head. To begin reloading, you will need to separately purchase a #6 shellholder, Redding standard neck bushings sized for your brass, and standard 7/8"-14 reloading press.

Can I use this die set with heavily compressed powder charges in my 6.5 PRC loads?

No, Redding explicitly states that the included Competition Seating Die must not be used for heavily compressed powder charges. Excessive internal resistance from compressed loads can permanently damage the micrometer internals or deform the seating stem.

How do I maintain these steel dies to prevent corrosion in humid Australian coastal environments?

Because the dies are precision-machined from heat-treated tool steel without electrical components, they require a light application of surface oil after use. Storing them in their provided moulded case on an indoor reloading bench will protect them from oxidation caused by high humidity.

6.5 PRC Die Set - Redding 60487

The Redding 6.5 PRC Type S - Elite Bushing Die Set (MPN: 60487) is a 3-piece match-grade reloading toolset engineered for precision cartridge handloading. Designed for standard 6.5 PRC brass with .264" diameter projectiles, this set incorporates a Type S Bushing Full Length Sizing Die (Part #77487), a Type S Bushing Neck Sizing Die (Part #71487), and a Competition Bullet Seating Die (Part #55487). The setup allows handloaders to precisely regulate neck tension in 0.001" increments while maintaining low bullet runout across match and hunting loads.

Key Features

Interchangeable Bushing System: Utilises free-floating standard neck bushings to size case necks without overworking brass or requiring aggressive expander-ball sizing.
Dual Sizing Flexibility: Includes dedicated full-length resizing for reliable hunting extraction and neck-only sizing for fire-formed brass in bolt-action rifles.
Micrometer Seating Precision: Features an internal floating seating sleeve and micrometer head calibrated in 0.001" graduations for precise bullet seating depth control.
Industry-Standard Interface: Machined from polished tool steel with standard 7/8"-14 reloading press threading.

Specifications

Calibre: 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge)
Bullet Diameter: .264"
Die Thread: 7/8"-14
Included Dies: Type S Bushing Full Length Die (#77487), Type S Bushing Neck Die (#71487), Competition Seating Die (#55487)
Micrometer Adjustment: 0.001" increments
Compatible Shellholders: Redding Standard Shellholder #6 (#11006) or Competition Shellholder #6 (#11606) (sold separately)
Bushing Range Compatibility: .287" to .295" typical sizing range (bushings sold separately)
Weight: Approximately 0.70–0.85 kg (boxed set in storage case)

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

Precision long-range hunters shooting 6.5 PRC rifles — full-length sizes 6.5 PRC brass on standard 7/8"-14 threaded presses to ensure flawless hunting chamber extraction while maintaining tight neck tension tolerances.
PRS and NRL competitive shooters handloading 6.5 PRC ammunition — uses a Competition Seating Die with 0.001 inch micrometer adjustment increments to minimise bullet runout and achieve match-grade ballistic consistency out past 1,000 metres.

Less suitable for: Handloaders seating heavily compressed powder charges, which can damage the internal micrometer mechanism and require a standard non-micrometer crimp-style seating die instead, or reloaders using 1-1/4"-12 large-frame presses without thread adaptors.

SKU	RD41692LP
Model #	60487
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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