6MM-06AI Dies

[scope eye]

Hi does anyone know of any vendors that have 6MM-06AI dies in stock, I can't seem to find any.

Tanks Dean

[helotaxi]

If Midway shows them as "special order" you'll be lucky to get them any other way. I was going to say get a set of 30-06 Type S bushing dies and replace the bushing with the correct one for the 6mm, but they don't make the Type S bushing dies in -06 AI.

[scope eye]

I saw that on Midways site, talk about blind faith.

Dean

[helotaxi]

From what I've seen, they, by far, stock the widest variety of reloading dies. If they list something like that as "special order" I usually can't even find it listed on anyone else's site. You could try calling RCBS directly.

[scope eye]

I was and am going to call RCBS, but I thought I would give the forum a couple of days.

Tanks Dean

[BillPa]

Give Dave a call at CH4D to see if he has them or what the lead time is.

http://www.ch4d.com/catalog/dies/caliber-list/?field=desc&query=6mm-06

Bill

[scope eye]

How are there dies, not that I am in a position to be fussy.

Dean

[Gmac5]

Do you need full length dies ?
No brag, just fact

[scope eye]

I am starting off with new brass so I guess not, what do you have or suggest.

Dean

[Gmac5]

Ive been using std lee 243 theneck diam is .277 for both ,6-06ai neck length is .296,243is.276 so its .020 shorter than 6-06ai .shoulder diam is same for both at .4550, and .4551 resise neck of 6-06ai until you feel the shoulder .this should leave about .020 of the ackley neck unsized. Which has not caused me any problems. If you need to resize the base ,use a 45acp carbide sizer die to get out the bulge at base , if you need to . Use 243w seater as normal.
No brag ,just fact

[Gmac5]

Forgot to mention ,i use dave kiffs reamers and use his chamber print book for helping me reload some crazy wildcats

[Gmac5]

Dean i type slow so some time tomorrow if you have questions you can call me at 561-963-2848 before 8 pm
I did usethe 243 w lee neck die but i found no benefit in accuracy just more work. What kind of reamer was used ?
Gary

[scope eye]

I thrive on stuff like that, and also happen to have those dies already, so worst case it will cost me a couple of pieces of brass till I get it right, maybe I will get luckey and get it right of the bat, either way thanks for the tip, I will post my works of art as soon as I have something to show.

Tanks Dean

[Gmac5]

Your welcome ,

[mutwagn]

Graf and Sons has Redding FL set in stock.

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/1924?

Andy

[scope eye]

Thanks Andy I do want to get them eventually, but if I can hold off on the $150.00 for now, especially when tooling up for a new caliber that would be a relief on the gun fund so I am going to give Gary's way a try first.

Tanks Dean

[mutwagn]

I understand. I have a couple of barrels like that.
Andy

[GaCop]

CH4D is a great company to deal with and their dies are top notch quality.

[kslefty]

I have a die set but would have to sell my barrel in the deal. P.M. me if interested in a package deal of barrel, die set, and some brass.

[okie2]

Graf and Sons has Redding FL set in stock.

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/1924?

Andy
C & h price is half that on graf's I paid $78.00 for mine