What reloading press threading and shellholders do I need to set up the Redding 68163 Deluxe Die Set?

The Redding 338 Win Mag Premium Series Deluxe Die Set features industry-standard 7/8"-14 threading, making it fully compatible with most single-stage, turret, and progressive reloading presses. You will also need to acquire a Redding Shellholder #6, such as the standard #11006 or competition #11606, as shellholders are sold separately.

How does the micrometer bullet seating stem help achieve precision for long-range 338 Win Mag loads?

The standard seating die is fitted with a bullet seating micrometer head featuring direct 0.001-inch graduated adjustments. This allows you to accurately dial in your bullet seating depth and jump-to-lands with discrete thousandth-of-an-inch increments, completely eliminating trial-and-error caliper adjustments when fine-tuning your loads.

Does this die set include neck-sizing bushings, or do I need to purchase them separately?

The Redding 68163 set includes both a full-length sizing die and a dedicated neck sizing die, but it does not use interchangeable bushings out of the box. If you require custom neck tension adjustment via interchangeable sizing bushings, you may want to pair this with accessories like the Redding 73333 Neck Sizing Bushing with a 0.333-inch diameter.

Are there any electrical compliance or Australian regulatory requirements needed to use these reloading dies?

No, electrical certifications or RCM/SAA approvals are not required for this product. The Redding 68163 is a purely mechanical workshop tool that operates entirely manually without requiring 240V mains power, making it straightforward to set up on your reloading bench for outback or shed use.

338 Reloading Dies - Redding 68163

The Redding 338 Win Mag Premium Series Deluxe Die Set (Model 68163) is a precision 3-die metallic cartridge reloading set engineered for .338 Winchester Magnum ammunition. Machined from heat-treated alloy steel in the USA, this set includes a full-length sizing die with an integrated decapping assembly, a neck sizing die for fire-formed brass, and a standard seating die equipped with a Bullet Seating Micrometer head. The full-length sizing die incorporates a free-floating carbide size/expander button to minimise neck drag and brass stretching without inside-neck lubrication.

Key Features

Bullet Seating Micrometer: Features direct 0.001" graduated markings on the seating die stem to enable exact seating depth and jump-to-lands adjustments.
Free-Floating Carbide Expander Button: Reduces internal case neck friction during full-length sizing, improving neck concentricity and extending brass case life.
Dual Sizing Flexibility: Provides both a full-length sizing die for guaranteed SAAMI chamber feeding and a neck sizing die to preserve fire-formed brass dimensions for bolt-action rifles.
Heat-Treated Alloy Steel Construction: Delivers long-term dimensional stability and wear resistance under continuous reloading cycles.

Specifications

Calibre Compatibility: .338 Winchester Magnum (.338" / 8.6 mm bullet diameter)
Die Configuration: 3-Die Set (Full-Length Sizing Die, Neck Sizing Die, Seating Die with Micrometer)
Thread Standard: Industry-standard 7/8"-14 threading
Shellholder Requirement: Redding Shellholder #6 (sold separately)
Seating Adjustment Precision: 0.001" graduated increments
Operation: Manual / mechanical workshop tool (requires no electrical power)

Who is the Redding 338 Win Mag Premium Series Deluxe Die Set for?

Sambar deer hunters in Victoria and NSW loading 338 Win Mag — provides full-length sizing across standard 7/8"-14 threading presses to guarantee flawless chambering and feeding reliability on heavy-game hunting trips.
Hunters targeting Northern Territory water buffalo and scrub bulls — allows exact bullet seating depth tuning in 0.001" increments using this 338 Win Mag reloading die set to ensure consistent ignition and terminal precision on large-bodied game.
Long-range handloaders shooting 338 Winchester Magnum — features a neck sizing die alongside a 0.001" graduated micrometer seating die to maximise concentricity and maintain fire-formed case dimensions for dedicated bolt-action rifles.

Less suitable for: Handloaders requiring custom neck tension adjustment via interchangeable bushings, who are better served by bushing-style sizing dies, or shooters using semi-automatic actions with tight custom chambers that require dedicated small-base sizing dies.

SKU	RD41715LP
Model #	68163
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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