Will the Redding 66132 die set fit my reloading press in Australia?

Yes, this die set features the industry-standard 7/8"-14 thread, making it fully compatible with popular single-stage, turret, and progressive reloading presses used in Australia, such as the RCBS Rock Chucker, Redding Big Boss, and Hornady presses. You will need to ensure you have a compatible shellholder, typically a #28, which is sold separately.

How precise is the bullet seating adjustment on the Redding 6.5x55 SE Premium Series?

The standard bullet seating die is topped with a micrometer head graduated in precise 0.001-inch increments. This allows you to easily establish, fine-tune, and consistently reproduce exact Cartridge Overall Length or base-to-ogive measurements when working up match-grade loads.

Does this full-length sizing die include a carbide expander button to reduce friction?

Yes, the full-length sizing die features a free-floating carbide expander and sizing button. This significantly reduces neck drag and internal friction during case extraction, helping to eliminate brass stretching and minimize runout without requiring internal case neck lubrication.

Are there any electrical compliance requirements or certifications needed for this tool in Australia?

No electrical compliance or SAA/RCM certifications are required. The Redding 66132 is a strictly manual, mechanical reloading tool made of heat-treated alloy steel with no electrical components, power requirements, or voltage considerations.

6.5x55 SE Die Set - Redding 66132

The Redding 6.5x55 Se Premium Series Full Length Die Set is a two-die rifle reloading kit engineered to return fired 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser (6.5x55 SE / SKAN / Krag) bottleneck brass to factory dimensions while providing match-grade bullet seating. Machined from heat-treated alloy steel, the set includes a full-length sizing die equipped with a free-floating carbide expander button and a dedicated bullet seating die topped with a micrometer head. It interfaces with standard single-stage, turret, and progressive presses via industry-standard 7/8"-14 threads.

Key Features

Full-Length Resizing: Restores fired brass to factory SAAMI and CIP dimensions to ensure reliable feeding and chambering across various rifle actions.
Free-Floating Carbide Expander: Minimises neck friction and drag during extraction, reducing internal brass stretching and case runout.
Bullet Seating Micrometer: Features clearly marked 0.001-inch depth graduations to simplify setting and reproducing exact cartridge overall length (COAL) or base-to-ogive (CBTO) measurements.
Standard Thread Mounting: Built with 7/8"-14 threads for compatibility with common reloading presses including Redding, RCBS, Lyman, Hornady, Forster, and Lee.

Specifications

Cartridge Compatibility: 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser (6.5x55 SE)
Bullet Calibre: .264-inch (6.5 mm) projectiles
Thread Interface: 7/8"-14 standard thread
Adjustment Increments: 0.001-inch on the seating micrometer head
Set Composition: Full-Length Sizing Die with carbide expander button, Bullet Seating Die with seating micrometer
Material: Heat-treated alloy steel die bodies, solid carbide expander button
Packaged Weight: Approximately 0.55–0.65 kg

Who is the Redding 6.5x55 SE Premium Series Full Length Die Set for?

6.5x55 Swedish Mauser target shooters and hunters — Requires full-length resizing across standard 7/8"-14 thread presses to guarantee reliable chambering in field and target rifles chambered in 6.5x55mm.
Reloaders requiring full-length case sizing paired with match-grade seating adjustments — Uses a micrometer-topped 6.5x55mm rifle reloading die set with direct 0.001-inch adjustment graduations to dial in and reproduce exact projectile seating depths when changing bullet profiles.

Less suitable for: Firearm owners reloading other 6.5mm calibres such as 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5x47 Lapua (which require cartridge-specific dies); reloaders firing cases exclusively through a single bolt-action rifle seeking neck-sizing only without full-length resizing (better suited to a dedicated neck-sizing die or 3-die set); and benchrest shooters seeking custom neck tension control without an expander ball (better suited to a match bushing die set).

SKU	RD41701LP
Model #	66132
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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