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    6.5x55 Ackley info


    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

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    Whidden, Hornady, and Lee will make a custom die on fired brass. Lots- o-$$$$. What are the specs on your reamer?

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Mustang42 View Post
    I just got a set of standard AI dies from Grafs. They are redding
    For 6.5x55ai?

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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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mthomas90 View Post
    For 6.5x55ai?

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    yes sir. They had a couple left in stock when I ordered, but looks to be out of stock now.

    https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...tegoryId/1962?

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Evlshnngns View Post
    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 you

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mustang42 View Post
    yes sir. They had a couple left in stock when I ordered, but looks to be out of stock now.

    https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...tegoryId/1962?
    Is the improved worth it over the standard 6.5x55? I already have good dies for it.

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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.

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    https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...M6b1NLfQNXV7d0

    It's probably not worth it, but I'm in it. Email sent

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    You can use a Lee collet die for neck sizing and a standard seating die.
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