The Redding Type S Bushing Neck Die Set for 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser (MPN: 78132) is a precision 3-die reloading system designed to optimise brass life, concentricity, and bullet retention for bolt-action rifles. Machined from heat-treated alloy steel, the set features a Type S Bushing Neck Sizing Die, a dedicated Body Die, and a Series 92000 Standard Bullet Seating Die with built-in crimping capability. Built to interface with standard 7/8"-14 thread reloading presses, this configuration allows handloaders to resize case necks and bump case shoulders without overworking the brass.

Key Features

• Precise Neck Tension Control: Utilises interchangeable sizing bushings (available in 0.001" increments) that self-centre on the case neck to minimise runout and extend case life.
• Dual Sizing Configurations: Includes a standard expander button for commercial brass and a decapping pin retainer for sizing uniform, turned-neck brass without an expander ball.
• Adjustable Neck Sizing Depth: The decapping rod assembly adjusts vertically to size either the entire length of the case neck or a selected partial portion.
• Dedicated Body Die: Restores critical case body dimensions and bumps the shoulder back without contacting or altering the neck geometry when cases become difficult to chamber.
• Standard Thread Mounting: Features standard 7/8"-14 threads to ensure mechanical compatibility with standard single-stage and turret reloading presses.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 78132
• Calibre Compatibility: 6.5x55mm Swedish / 6.5x55 SE
• Die Thread Pitch: 7/8"-14 thread
• Die Set Type: 3-Die Set (Type S Bushing Neck Die, Body Die, Standard Seating Die)
• Material: Heat-treated alloy steel
• Weight: Approximately 0.91 kg
• Power Requirements: None (manual reloading tool)

Who is the Redding Type S Neck Die Set for 6.5x55 SE for?

• Long-range competition shooters loading for bolt-action 6.5x55 SE rifles — requires precise control over neck tension and bullet release across 6.5x55mm Swedish brass using self-centring bushings mounted in standard 7/8"-14 thread presses to maintain tight velocity spreads.
• Handloaders developing custom benchrest accuracy for Swedish Mauser chambers — benefits from a dedicated body die that bumps the shoulder of fire-formed 6.5x55mm Swedish cases without disturbing the worked neck diameter, preserving concentricity across repeated firings.

Less suitable for: Handloaders running semi-automatic, pump-action, or lever-action actions, where neck-sized ammunition can cause chambering resistance; these cycling mechanisms require a full-length sizing die set or full-length bushing die to return the entire case body to factory dimensions for reliable feeding.