The Redding 6.5 PRC Body Die is a dedicated precision reloading tool engineered to full-length size the cartridge case body and bump the shoulder back to factory headspace dimensions without contacting or resizing the case neck. Manufactured from heat-treated alloy steel, this die features generous internal neck clearance to preserve custom neck tension established by separate bushing dies. It mounts via standard 7/8"-14 reloading press threads and operates as a purely mechanical handloading component containing no decapping pins or expander assemblies.

Key Features

• Targeted Body Sizing: Restores factory body dimensions and sets back the shoulder on fired cartridge cases while bypassing the case neck completely.
• Neck Geometry Preservation: Machined with oversized neck clearance to ensure zero contact with brass necks, preventing unwanted work hardening.
• Standard Interface: Built with industry-standard 7/8"-14 threading and includes a standard lock ring for compatibility with standard reloading presses.
• Shellholder Compatibility: Engineered to interface with a Redding #6 Shellholder to maintain consistent headspace alignment.
• Dedicated Workflow Design: Contains zero decapping or expander parts, allowing precise shoulder bump without altering pre-set neck diameter.

Specifications

• Calibre Compatibility: 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge (6.5 PRC)
• Thread Pattern: 7/8"-14
• Compatible Shellholder: Redding #6 Shellholder (sold separately)
• Material: Heat-treated alloy steel
• Decapping Assembly: None (requires separate decapping tool)
• Power Source: Manual / unpowered mechanical

Who is the Redding 6.5 PRC Body Die for?

• Precision handloaders using separate neck-sizing dies — requires a dedicated 6.5 PRC body reloading die fitted to standard 7/8"-14 threaded presses to bump the case shoulder and size the body without disturbing precision-machined neck tension.
• Shooters experiencing chambering resistance after repeated firings — restores bolt-close clearance across repeatedly fired 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge (6.5 PRC) brass by interfacing with a Redding #6 Shellholder to reset shoulder headspace without overworking neck brass.

Less suitable for: Handloaders seeking an all-in-one single-step resizing and depriming setup, as this die has 0 internal decapping parts and will not deprime brass or size necks; a standard full-length sizing die set or bushing full-length sizing die is required instead. It is also unsuitable for other 6.5mm calibres such as 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5x55.