The Redding 6.5 Creedmoor Body Die (MPN: 75446) is a specialised reloading tool designed to full-length resize case body dimensions and bump the shoulder back to maintain headspace without contacting or resizing the case neck. Built from heat-treated alloy steel with a knurled grip ring, this die contains no decapping rod or expander ball. It serves as an essential companion tool for precision shooters who neck-size their brass but need to restore smooth chambering dimensions on fired 6.5 Creedmoor cases.

Key Features

  • Non-Contact Neck Clearance: Resizes case body diameter and bumps the shoulder back to standard SAAMI headspace tolerances without altering the neck diameter geometry.
  • Internal Part-Free Design: Features an open cavity without an expander assembly or decapping pin, requiring depriming to be completed separately.
  • Precision Headspace Control: Pairs with standard Redding Shellholder #1 (Part #11001) or Redding Competition Shellholders (Part #11601) for precise 0.002-inch incremental shoulder bump adjustments.
  • Standard Press Integration: Threaded with industry-standard 7/8"-14 TPI to fit standard single-stage and progressive reloading presses.

Specifications

  • Calibre: 6.5 Creedmoor (0.264-inch bullet diameter)
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 75446
  • Thread Pitch: Standard 7/8"-14 thread with included lock ring
  • Material: Heat-treated alloy steel
  • Shellholder Compatibility: Redding #1 or Redding Competition Shellholder sets (sold separately)
  • Operation: Manual, mechanical reloading die (requires external case lubrication)

Who is the Redding 6.5 Creedmoor Body Die for?

  • Precision bolt-action handloaders — provides dedicated shoulder bump and body resizing for fired 6.5 Creedmoor cases without touching the neck, mounting directly into standard 7/8"-14 thread pitch reloading presses.
  • Bushing die reloaders — restores easy chambering every 2 to 4 firings by resetting external case dimensions on 6.5 Creedmoor brass while preserving the distinct neck tension established by separate bushing dies.

Less suitable for: Reloading loaded ammunition, as body dies are built exclusively for fired empty brass cases. For semi-automatic rifles or exceptionally tight custom match chambers experiencing chambering resistance, a small-base body die is better suited to size the lower case web further down.

SKU RD41801LP
Model # 75446
Brand Redding
Shipping Weight 1.0000kg

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