What reloading press thread interface and shellholders are required to use the Redding 6.5 Grendel Full Length Die Set?

This die set features an industry-standard 7/8"-14 thread interface, making it fully compatible with major single-stage and progressive reloading presses commonly used by Australian handloaders, such as Redding, RCBS, Hornady, and Lee. For proper case retention, it requires a Redding #12 standard shellholder, which is sold separately.

Does this Redding die set require any electrical compliance or SAA/RCM certification for use in Australia?

No electrical compliance or SAA/RCM certification is required. The Redding 6.5 Grendel Full Length Die Set is a purely mechanical, unpowered reloading tool containing a full-length sizing die and a standard bullet seating die, meaning there are no mains-powered electrical components or batteries involved.

What is the difference between using this full-length die set and a neck sizing die for my bolt-action 6.5 Grendel?

The full-length sizing die (Part #91478) is designed to resize the entire case body and bump the shoulders back to SAAMI factory specifications, ensuring reliable chambering and smooth cycling in semi-automatic AR-15s or repeating rifles. If you are shooting exclusively out of a single-chamber bolt-action rifle and want to maximise case life by only working the brass neck, you may prefer a dedicated neck sizing die instead.

6.5 Grendel Die Set - Redding 80478

Q: What components are included directly inside the Redding 80478 die box?

The 2-die set includes a full-length sizing die with an internal expander button (Part #39263) to decap and expand the case neck, and a standard bullet seating die (Part #92478) featuring a built-in crimp ring and standard seat plug. Additionally, the box contains standard steel lock rings for secure press adjustments, a spare decapping pin, a hex wrench, and a protective storage case.

The Redding 6.5 Grendel Full Length Die Set (MPN: 80478) is a dedicated 2-die reloading system designed to restore fired bottleneck cases to SAAMI factory specifications and seat projectiles for consistent handloaded ammunition. Machined from heat-treated alloy steel, the set includes a full-length sizing die (Part #91478) with an internal expander button (Part #39263) and decapping assembly, alongside a standard bullet seating die (Part #92478) featuring a built-in crimp ring and standard seat plug (Part #01067). Designed with industry-standard 7/8"-14 threads, this unpowered reloading tool mounts into standard single-stage and progressive reloading presses.

Key Features

Full-Length Sizing Die: Decaps spent primers, resizes the entire cartridge body, bumps the shoulder back to factory headspace tolerances, and expands the case neck.
Bullet Seating Die: Seats .264" diameter bullets to precise overall cartridge lengths (COAL) with an integrated crimping ring.
Alloy Steel Construction: Precision-machined, heat-treated steel components ensure dimensional stability under continuous reloading cycles.
Included Accessories: Ships with standard steel lock rings (7/8"-14), a spare decapping pin, a hex wrench, and a dedicated storage box.

Product Specifications

Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 80478
Calibre Compatibility: 6.5 Grendel
Bullet Diameter: .264" (6.5mm)
Thread Interface: Standard 7/8"-14 thread
Shellholder Requirement: Redding #12 shellholder (sold separately)
Sizing Die Part Number: #91478
Seating Die Part Number: #92478
Weight: Approximately 0.5–0.6 kg

Who is the Redding 6.5 Grendel Full Length Die Set for?

Handloaders shooting semi-automatic or repeating rifle platforms — restores fired 6.5 Grendel brass to exact SAAMI factory headspace clearances across standard 7/8"-14 threaded presses to ensure reliable feeding and smooth cycling in repeating actions.
Hunters reloading for medium game and feral pest control — provides dependable, uniform neck expansion and bullet seating for .264" diameter projectiles using this 6.5 Grendel reloading die set.

Less suitable for: Precision benchrest shooters requiring micrometer .001" seating adjustments and custom external neck tension control (who require bushing-style sizing dies and micrometer competition seating dies), or single-rifle bolt-action shooters fire-forming brass for maximum case life (who are better served by a dedicated neck sizing die).

SKU	RD41893LP
Model #	80478
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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