Will this Redding 80261 die set work for reloading 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5 PRC brass?

No, this die set is strictly designed for the .26 Nosler cartridge and cannot be used for standard length .264/6.5mm cases such as 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5 PRC. Variations in body taper, datum lines, and case capacity mean attempting to use this die with other calibers will damage your brass and prevent proper chambering.

What shellholder do I need to use this die set on my Australian reloading press?

This die set features an industry-standard 7/8"-14 thread interface, making it fully compatible with single-stage, turret, or progressive presses commonly used in Australia like Redding, RCBS, Lyman, Hornady, and Lee. You will specifically need a Redding #6 Standard Shellholder (Part #11006) or a #6 Competition Shellholder (Part #11606) to properly secure and process .26 Nosler cases.

Does this die set require any electrical compliance certification for use in Australia?

No, electrical compliance certifications such as SAA or RCM and 240V ratings are completely unnecessary for this product. The Redding 26 Nosler Full Length Die Set is a purely mechanical, non-powered handloading tool crafted from heat-treated alloy steel.

Is this full-length die set recommended if I am loading precision ammunition for a dedicated bolt-action hunting rifle?

This full-length sizing die is ideal for hunting ammunition, mixed-brass lots, and cases fired across different rifles because it restores brass to factory minimum tolerances to ensure reliable feeding and smooth chambering. However, if you are loading fireformed brass exclusively for a single bolt-action chamber in precision target scenarios, a neck-sizing or bushing-style die may be better suited to prevent overworking the brass and to precisely control neck tension.

26 Nosler Die Set - Redding 80261

The Redding 26 Nosler Full Length Die Set is a precision two-die mechanical reloading system engineered to resize fired brass cases and seat projectiles to factory dimensional tolerances. Built from heat-treated alloy steel, the set features a full-length sizing die that resets the case body, decaps spent primers, and expands the neck, paired with a standard bullet seating die featuring an internal alignment guide and built-in roll-crimp ring. It mounts directly to standard reloading presses via an industry-standard 7/8"-14 thread interface and is purpose-built to load the high-velocity .26 Nosler cartridge using .264 in (6.5 mm) diameter bullets.

Key Features

Full-Length Resizing: Restores fired .26 Nosler cartridge cases back to factory dimensions by sizing the body and neck while setting shoulder headspace back for uniform chambering.
Integrated Decapping and Neck Expansion: Deprimes cases and expands case necks to uniform inside diameters in a single mechanical pass using a built-in decapping rod and standard expander button.
Internal Bullet Alignment: The seating die supports projectile concentricity with the case mouth before seating, featuring an integrated roll-crimp ring for optional crimping.
Standard Press Mounting: Uses an industry-standard 7/8"-14 thread interface to ensure compatibility across standard single-stage, turret, and progressive reloading presses.
Durable Construction: Machined from heat-treated alloy steel to tight mechanical tolerances for long-term bench reloading consistency.

Product Specifications

Product: Redding 26 Nosler Full Length Die Set (2-Die Set)
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 80261
Calibre Compatibility: .26 Nosler (.264 in / 6.5 mm diameter projectiles)
Mounting Thread: 7/8"-14 thread
Compatible Shellholder: Redding #6 Standard Shellholder (#11006) or #6 Competition Shellholder (#11606)
Included Dies: Full-Length Sizing Die (with decapping assembly and expander) and Standard Bullet Seating Die (with seating plug and crimp ring)
Material: Heat-treated alloy steel
Packaged Weight: Approximately 2.00 lbs (~0.91 kg)
Packaged Dimensions: Approximately 6.00 × 4.50 × 2.00 inches

Who is the Redding 26 Nosler Full Length Die Set for?

Handloaders loading for bolt-action hunting rifles — needs reliable feeding and seamless chambering for .26 Nosler cartridges, which this full-length reloading die set achieves by returning fired cases to standard factory dimensions using standard 7/8"-14 threaded presses.
Reloaders processing mixed-brass lots — requires full body resizing and shoulder setback across cases fired in different rifle chambers, utilising the .26 Nosler full-length sizing die paired with a Redding #6 shellholder to ensure uniform headspace clearance.

Less suitable for: Precision long-range target shooting using fireformed brass dedicated to a single bolt-action chamber (where neck-sizing dies or bushing-style full-length dies are better suited to control neck tension without overworking the brass), or for reloading other .264/6.5mm cartridges such as 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5 PRC due to body taper, datum, and case capacity differences.

SKU	RD41874LP
Model #	80261
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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