6mm Creedmoor Die set

[GoBears16]

So I just purchased a 6mm Creedmoor Seekins Havak and I'm trying to decide on loading dies. I've reloaded my 300 and 28 Nosler with rcbs standard dies but feel I want to have a better set for the 6mm as I'll be shooting this a lot more than my hunting rifles and want to achieve best accuracy. I've looked up other threads and it seems that Redding comp seating die and Forester micro seating dies are the best for seating. What I don't have much understanding is the sizing dies. I know that most want to bump the shoulder back .002. I'm confused on neck bushing dies vs full length sizing die (one step do it all). I don't mind FL sizing every time. I would like to know which die would be easy to adjust the shoulder bump and FL size the brass. Please help me out, much appreciated.

 

[Homerange]

My buddy with a tack driving 6mm Rem sends a couple of fireformed cases to Redding and gets custom die spun up for not much extra cost.
You'll want to have done all your case prep first too.

 

[Ledd Slinger]

Whidden dies

 

[Enosiophobia]

A bushing die has interchangeable bushings where the neck is sized inside the die. It allows you to choose different diameter bushings to tailor neck tension as you desire. There a general formula available on line to calculate the size you may want based on bullet caliber, spring back of the brass and the tension you want to achieve. Non bushings are solid all the way and you get what you get. I prefer bushings.....now that I know.

 

[SGK]

Whidden dies

Just ordered my click adjustable set today in this calibre

 

[pikespeakgoat]

I have Whidden, Hornady and Redding fl bushing dies. I think any of them will allow you to fl size and bump your shoulders back the necessary amount you desire.

I do have one die that did not allow for .002" bump so I ground down top of a shellholder in order to achieve a desired results.

I think it is many times a crap shoot to get a die that sizes cases properly that have been fired in your chamber. Sometimes you get lucky and the die sizes correctly and sometimes you get a die that way over works the brass.

I have a 243 that is towards the max size regarding chamber and a die that is on the minimum side of specs. Needless to say the brass for that gun gets way over worked.

If you can't find a die that sizes your brass to your liking, you may end up needing a custom.

My $.02.

 

[varget204]

I have Hornady Match, FL 6 creedmoor die set,i use .270 bushing,Rarely have a case off .001,Micrometer seater is a good one ,got set on sale $78.Have lowered size die to bump shoulder .002, did have to mic 2-3 times adjusting shoulder bump,you should have a headspace comparator to set your die.