The Redding 85446 Taper Crimp Die is a dedicated handloading tool designed specifically for the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge. Engineered from heat-treated alloy steel with polished internal dimensions, this mechanical die applies a smooth, concentric taper crimp to bottleneck case mouths without buckling the shoulder or deforming projectiles. By separating the crimping process from bullet seating, handloaders achieve consistent neck tension, which reduces velocity standard deviations and prevents projectile movement during feeding and recoil.

Key Features

• Dedicated Crimp Stage: Operates as an independent step after bullet seating, preventing jacket shaving or bullet distortion.
• Shoulder Protection: Delivers uniform taper crimping designed to secure .264 in / 6.5 mm diameter projectiles without collapsing the case shoulder.
• Standard Thread Pattern: Built with an industry-standard 7/8"-14 threaded steel body to fit standard single-stage and progressive reloading presses.
• Shellholder Compatibility: Engineered for use with standard Redding #1 or #1 Competition shellholders.
• All-Steel Construction: Manufactured from heat-treated alloy steel for long-term dimensional stability on the reloading bench.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 85446
• Cartridge Calibre: 6.5 Creedmoor
• Bullet Diameter Compatibility: .264 in / 6.5 mm
• Press Thread Interface: 7/8"-14 thread
• Material: Heat-treated alloy steel
• Shellholder Requirement: Standard #1 shellholder
• Operating Mode: Single-cartridge mechanical press operation

Who is the Redding Taper Crimp Die for 6.5 Creedmoor for?

• Semi-automatic rifle handloaders — requires the secure case-neck friction this taper crimp reloading die provides to prevent .264 in / 6.5 mm diameter projectiles from experiencing setback or forward inertia movement during rapid cycling and magazine feeding.
• Precision long-range target shooters — benefits from the uniform neck tension applied to 6.5 Creedmoor brass, which lowers extreme spreads and standard deviations in muzzle velocity without buckling the case shoulder.
• Medium-game hunters — relies on the 7/8"-14 threaded taper crimp die to firmly retain custom hunting bullets during rough field carry and recoil in bolt-action rifles.

Less suitable for: Non-6.5mm cartridges or alternative case lengths, as using this die on mismatched dimensions will cause case neck damage; handloaders requiring mechanical brass rolling on deeply cannelured magnum rounds are better served by a dedicated roll crimp die or a collet-style factory crimp die.