What reloading press threading and shellholders are required to use the Redding 28446 Master Hunter Die Set?

The Redding 28446 Master Hunter Die Set features standard 7/8"-14 threading, making it compatible with most single-stage, turret, and progressive reloading presses available in Australia. It requires a Redding Shellholder #1 (Part #11001) or a Competition Shellholder #11601, which are sold separately.

Can I use this die set for semi-automatic 6.5 Creedmoor rifles or only bolt-actions?

While this full-length sizing set ensures reliable feeding and chambering in bolt-action hunting rifles, it is generally recommended for bolt-actions rather than tight semi-automatic gas guns. If you are reloading for an AR-10 style semi-automatic rifle where tighter chamber tolerances demand it, a Small Base die set is typically better suited than this standard full-length sizing configuration.

Does the sizing die in this set require inside neck lubrication during operation?

No, the full-length sizing die comes equipped with a free-floating carbide expander button that self-centers in the case neck. This carbide component significantly reduces friction and neck stretch during the sizing process, eliminating the need to apply inside neck lube.

How precise is the bullet seating adjustment on the Redding Competition Seating Die?

The included Competition Seating Die features a precision micrometer head graduated in 0.001-inch increments. This allows you to achieve exact cartridge overall length adjustments and fine-tune your match-grade 6.5 Creedmoor handloads with minimal run-out.

6.5 Creedmoor Dies - Redding 28446

The Redding Master Hunter Full Length (MH-C) 2-Die Set for 6.5 Creedmoor (MPN: 28446) is a precision handloading system designed to produce accurate, match-grade hunting and target ammunition. Built with industry-standard 7/8"-14 threading, this two-die set pairs a full-length sizing die featuring a free-floating carbide expander button with Redding's Competition Bullet Seating Die. It resizes fired 6.5 Creedmoor cases to factory SAAMI dimensions to guarantee smooth feeding and extraction in bolt-action rifles, while ensuring exact bullet alignment and seating depth control.

Key Features

Full-Length Sizing Die: Returns cartridge cases to standard SAAMI specifications for reliable cycling and chambering under field conditions.
Carbide Size/Expander Button: Free-floating design reduces friction and neck stretch during the sizing stroke, eliminating the requirement to lubricate the inside of case necks.
Competition Seating Die: Features a micrometer adjustment head graduated in 0.001" increments to dial in cartridge overall length (COAL) with repeatable precision.
Sliding Alignment Sleeve: Fully supports and aligns both the 0.264" projectile and the cartridge case neck prior to and throughout the bullet seating operation to minimise runout.
Press Compatibility: Machined with standard 7/8"-14 threads to mount directly into standard single-stage, turret, or progressive reloading presses.

Product Specifications

Calibre: 6.5 Creedmoor
Compatible Bullet Diameter: 0.264"
Die Thread Interface: 7/8"-14 thread
Set Configuration: 2-Die Set (Full-Length Sizer with Carbide Expander, Competition Seating Die)
Shellholder Requirement: Redding Shellholder #1 or Competition Shellholder #11601 (sold separately)
Total Shipping Weight: Approximately 0.65 kg to 0.70 kg (1.4–1.5 lbs)

Who is the Redding Master Hunter Die Set for 6.5 Creedmoor for?

Hunters loading for bolt-action rifles — Full-length sizes 6.5 Creedmoor brass to exact SAAMI tolerances using industry-standard 7/8"-14 threaded reloading presses, ensuring effortless feeding and cycling under all hunting conditions.
Long-range precision handloaders — Features a competition seating die with 0.001" micrometer graduations and an internal alignment sleeve that secures 0.264" diameter projectiles for precise, repeatable cartridge overall lengths.

Less suitable for: Semi-automatic rifles (such as gas-operated AR-10 platforms) experiencing tight chamber dimensions, where a dedicated small-base die set is required instead of standard full-length sizing; or non-6.5 Creedmoor calibres, which require calibre-specific dies.

SKU	RD102559LP
Model #	28446
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	0.2000kg

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