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Load development for the individual firearm, 6.5 Creedmoor
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<blockquote data-quote="thor447" data-source="post: 3739198" data-attributes="member: 24867"><p>I use a Redding Micrometer seating die. If you get their VLD stem, it will have zero issues with ELD-X bullets. I haven't tried any SST's, but the Redding VLD stem/die works great on the ELD's, Sierra Match Kings, Noslers, and a few others I have tried. Neck tension will also play a major role. Consistency is king, and I've found a .002 neck tension to be ideal in my 6.5 loads. Bushing dies work well, The Redding Type S is pretty much the standard to which all others are compared, and most fall short. That being said, since I do not neck turn my brass, and a bushing die sizes the neck from the outside, if your brass is not perfectly concentric, your neck tension may still be off. I have since added an extra step, and after full length sizing / shoulder bumping .002 with the Redding Type S die, I use a Wilson expander mandrel (0.262) on the necks. This sets neck tension perfectly by sizing the neck from the inside of the case, and man it was noticeable at the range!</p><p></p><p>All of this, the tips and techniques are great, and it is a rabbit hole for sure. It is all for nothing if you don't start out with good brass. Winchester, Hornady, etc. all shoot well, and are perfectly adequate for hunting, general shooting, etc. Get you a box of Lapua brass to start with, and you can use the exact same process and will find better and more consistent results.</p><p></p><p>Just my 2 cents.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thor447, post: 3739198, member: 24867"] I use a Redding Micrometer seating die. If you get their VLD stem, it will have zero issues with ELD-X bullets. I haven't tried any SST's, but the Redding VLD stem/die works great on the ELD's, Sierra Match Kings, Noslers, and a few others I have tried. Neck tension will also play a major role. Consistency is king, and I've found a .002 neck tension to be ideal in my 6.5 loads. Bushing dies work well, The Redding Type S is pretty much the standard to which all others are compared, and most fall short. That being said, since I do not neck turn my brass, and a bushing die sizes the neck from the outside, if your brass is not perfectly concentric, your neck tension may still be off. I have since added an extra step, and after full length sizing / shoulder bumping .002 with the Redding Type S die, I use a Wilson expander mandrel (0.262) on the necks. This sets neck tension perfectly by sizing the neck from the inside of the case, and man it was noticeable at the range! All of this, the tips and techniques are great, and it is a rabbit hole for sure. It is all for nothing if you don't start out with good brass. Winchester, Hornady, etc. all shoot well, and are perfectly adequate for hunting, general shooting, etc. Get you a box of Lapua brass to start with, and you can use the exact same process and will find better and more consistent results. Just my 2 cents. [/QUOTE]
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