Will the Redding 80623 2-Die Set work with standard 260 Remington factory brass that has a 20-degree shoulder?

No, this die set is specifically engineered for the 260 Remington Ackley Improved cartridge featuring a 40-degree shoulder angle. Using standard 260 Remington brass with a 20-degree shoulder in these dies will cause improper headspace and severe case shoulder distortion.

What press threads and additional accessories do I need to set up the Redding 80623 die set in my Australian reloading bench?

The dies feature an industry-standard 7/8"-14 TPI thread interface, making them fully compatible with single-stage, turret, and progressive presses commonly used in Australia. You will also need to purchase an industry-standard #1 shellholder, such as the Redding Part #11001, and quality case lubricant separately to complete your setup.

Does this mechanical reloading tool require any electrical compliance or SAA/RCM certifications for use in Australia?

No electrical compliance, 240V ratings, or SAA/RCM regulatory approvals apply to this product because it is a completely mechanical reloading tool with no electrical components.

How should I maintain the heat-treated alloy steel dies to protect them from corrosion in humid Australian coastal climates?

To prevent rust and ensure a lifetime of smooth operation in humid Australian environments, you should keep the hand-polished alloy steel surfaces lightly oiled and store the dual-cavity plastic box in a dry location. Regular cleaning and a light coat of protectant after reloading sessions will preserve the tight tolerances of the 7/8"-14 threaded dies.

260 AI 2-Die Set - Redding 80623

The Redding 80623 260 Remington Ackley Improved Full Length 2-Die Set is a precision reloading tool engineered to resize fired brass and seat .264" (6.5mm) diameter bullets for custom bolt-action rifles. Machined from heat-treated alloy steel, this set matches the 40° shoulder angle of the .260 Remington Ackley Improved wildcat cartridge. It restores fired brass to exact chamber dimensions while maintaining reliable feeding and uniform neck tension across repeated firings.

Key Features

Full-Length Sizing Die (#91623): Sizes the case body, bumps the 40° shoulder back to factory headspace, and decaps spent primers using an integrated decapping rod assembly (#33263) and steel expander button (#39263) in a single stroke.
Seating Die (#92623): Utilises an internal bullet guide and standard seat plug (#01067) to ensure straight bullet-to-case alignment, along with a built-in roll crimp ring that can be adjusted or backed off for target loads.
Standard Thread Mounting: Fitted with industry-standard 7/8"-14 TPI threads, ensuring direct mounting to standard single-stage, turret, and progressive reloading presses.
Durable Construction: Weighs approximately 0.5 to 0.6 kg and is supplied in a dedicated dual-cavity plastic storage box.

Specifications

Calibre: .260 Remington Ackley Improved (40° shoulder angle)
Bullet Diameter Compatibility: .264" (6.5mm)
Thread Standard: 7/8"-14 TPI
Material: Heat-treated alloy steel
Weight: 0.5–0.6 kg (~1.2 lbs)
Required Accessories (Not Included): #1 shellholder (Redding #11001 or equivalent) and case sizing lubricant

Who is the Redding 80623 260 Remington Ackley Improved 2-Die Set for?

Australian long-range hunters — requires full-length body sizing and shoulder bumping back to the 40° shoulder angle on .264" diameter cartridge cases to ensure smooth, jam-free chambering and dependable feeding from magazines in field conditions using standard 7/8"-14 TPI reloading presses.
Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and F-Class target shooters — relies on consistent internal bullet alignment for .264" projectiles and uniform decapping and expanding in a 2-die set to fireform and reload brass for high-volume 40-degree shoulder match rifles.

Less suitable for: Standard factory .260 Remington cases with a 20° shoulder angle, 6.5 Creedmoor, or other 6.5mm cartridges; reloaders chambered for those rounds require dedicated caliber-specific 20-degree full-length dies or standard 6.5mm die sets to avoid improper headspace and shoulder deformation.

SKU	RD102488LP
Model #	80623
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	0.2000kg

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