Anybody have any info on getting dies for a 6.5x55 ackley? Redding doesn't have dies that match my gunsmiths reamer and rcbs doesn't make them, and no longer make custom dies.
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Anybody have any info on getting dies for a 6.5x55 ackley? Redding doesn't have dies that match my gunsmiths reamer and rcbs doesn't make them, and no longer make custom dies.
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I just got a set of standard AI dies from Grafs. They are redding
Whidden, Hornady, and Lee will make a custom die on fired brass. Lots- o-$$$$. What are the specs on your reamer?
This is what jim at apache sent me.
a true Ackley version it will have a .297 neck, .455 at the shoulder that is 1.754 from the base with an OAL of 2.165 with a 40º shoulder.
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For 6.5x55ai?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mustang42
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I just found a place, ch4d that list 40* swede. I sent an email asking about the reamer print. Ill report back when they reply.
yes sir. They had a couple left in stock when I ordered, but looks to be out of stock now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mthomas90
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...tegoryId/1962?
Ch-4d replied, it looks like it'll work for you. Pm me your email or get ahold of them. The Redding set is for the .465 shoulder, I should have bought it a month ago.
I'll pm youQuote:
Originally Posted by Evlshnngns
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Is the improved worth it over the standard 6.5x55? I already have good dies for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mustang42
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I am new to the AI for the 6.5 Swede. However, everything I have read shows that it is a good improvement over the standard in terms of straightening the tapered case a bit and changing the shoulder to the benefit of not trimming as much. As for velocity, I cant answer that.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...M6b1NLfQNXV7d0
It's probably not worth it, but I'm in it. Email sent
You can use a Lee collet die for neck sizing and a standard seating die.