Do I need a firearms licence or permit to purchase the Redding 6x47 Lapua Type S Neck Die in Australia?

No, a firearms licence or permit is not required to purchase or possess this reloading die. Reloading dies are classified as non-regulated accessories across all Australian states and territories.

Which shellholder do I need to use with the Redding 71489 die on my reloading press?

This die uses a standard 7/8"-14 reloading press threading interface and requires a standard Redding Shellholder #1 (Part #11001) or the Redding Competition Shellholder set (#11601) to securely hold the 6x47 Lapua brass during operation.

Does the Redding Type S neck die come with sizing bushings included?

No, the sizing bushings are sold separately and are available in .001" increments so you can precisely tune neck tension to your specific batch of 6x47 Lapua brass. Additionally, the die includes a complete decapping rod assembly with an expander button that can be used or removed depending on your loading preferences.

At what point do I need to switch from this neck sizing die to a full-length sizing die?

Because this neck die only resizes the case neck and does not bump the shoulder or resize the body, fire-formed cases will eventually exhibit difficult chambering or stiff bolt lift after 3 to 5 firing cycles. When that happens, you must switch to a full-length sizing die, such as the Redding Type S Full Length Bushing Die Part #77489, or a dedicated body die.

6x47 Lapua Neck Die - Redding 71489

The Redding 6x47 Lapua Type S - Neck Die (SKU: 71489) is a specialised handloading tool engineered to resize the case neck of 6mm x 47 Lapua brass without altering the fire-formed body dimensions. Operating on standard 7/8"-14 thread reloading presses, the die utilises interchangeable, self-centering neck bushings (available separately in .001" increments) to provide exact neck tension control. By eliminating the typical .010" oversizing found in fixed-dimension dies, it reduces brass work hardening and extends cartridge life for dedicated bolt-action rifles.

Key Features

Interchangeable Bushing System: Employs self-centering sizing bushings to size the neck to user-specified dimensions without working the brass body or shoulder.
Dual Decapping Assembly: Includes both an expander button (Part #39242) for standard commercial brass and a decapping pin retainer for sizing necks purely from the outside without an internal expander.
Adjustable Neck Sizing Depth: The decapping assembly adjusts vertically, allowing handloaders to size the full length or a partial length of the 6mm case neck.
Press Compatibility: Machined with industry-standard 7/8"-14 reloading press threading to fit standard single-stage and turret presses.
Fire-Formed Fit Retention: Maintains the exact chamber-formed body dimensions of fired brass to optimise case alignment in dedicated bolt-action rifle chambers.

Specifications

Brand: Redding Reloading Equipment
Model / SKU: 71489
Calibre Compatibility: 6mm x 47 Lapua (0.243" bullet diameter)
Die Thread Interface: Standard 7/8"-14 TPI
Shellholder Requirement: Standard Redding Shellholder #1 (Part #11001) or Competition Shellholder set (#11601)
Form Factor: Single-die neck sizing body (approximately 100–120 mm height; packaged shipping weight approximately 250–350 g)
Power Requirements: None (manual reloading tool)
Australian Regulatory Status: Unregulated reloading accessory (no firearms licence required for purchase)

Who is the Redding 6x47 Lapua Type S - Neck Die for?

F-Class and Full-Bore Target Shooters — Delivers exact neck tension control on 6mm x 47 Lapua brass via interchangeable bushings to preserve brass consistency when competing at target distances up to 1,000 yd.
Extreme Long Range Handloaders — Eliminates excessive brass fatigue by preventing up to .010" of unnecessary neck oversizing on 6mm x 47 Lapua cases, maintaining case concentricity for bolt-action platforms engaging targets beyond 1,000 yd.
Short-Range Benchrest Competitors — Enables partial or full neck sizing on 7/8"-14 threaded presses to optimise fire-formed cartridge fit in tight-tolerance chambers at 100 to 200 yd.

Less suitable for: Handloaders running semi-automatic or multi-rifle setups, or those experiencing stiff bolt lift and chambering resistance after 3 to 5 firing cycles, who require a full-length sizing die or dedicated body die to reset case body dimensions and bump shoulders back; also unsuitable for non-6x47 Lapua cartridges such as 6mm Creedmoor, 6mm BR, or 6mm GT.

SKU	RD41739LP
Model #	71489
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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