6SLR - Dies available? Somewhere?

[Bad Mojo]

I'm interested in building a hotter 6mm than my BR. 6SLR has my attention. But as I'm looking to tool up, I don't see dies available. Does anyone know of resources to buy or make custom dies? Some searches show that Whidden made them at one point.
I've looked at the major suppliers and don't see SLR listed. I've looked at places like Short Action Customs and a few others from searches. Short of actually calling and having what I'll guess is the same conversation, "...yeah we make custom dies, but not that one..." I did also see a company that looks like Ferrari and Mercedes had a love child with NASA, $900+ for custom dies. I'm not cheap, but is that necessary? A wildcat nonetheless, 6SLR is established.
Anyone know of a quick source? A guaranteed source to make/sell dies?

 

[Schippergreg]

Bushing Full Length Die Set - Whidden Gunworks

*Bushing not included. Click here for bushing selection guide.

www.whiddengunworks.com

 

[10XSHOOTER]

Redding made them for the site 6mmAR.com.
But its not a active site
You might check with Hornady. they are making me a Custom die for my .338 Thumper.

 

[Bad Mojo]

Bushing Full Length Die Set - Whidden Gunworks

*Bushing not included. Click here for bushing selection guide.

www.whiddengunworks.com

Thanks. I found them first but their site layout made it hard to see the "choose an option". They TOTALLY need to highlight to a different color. Gray on gray... I didn't SEE IT! Thanks for re-pointing me. I'm not dumb... apparently I'm blind!

 

[NZ_Fclass]

I built a 6 SLR a couple of years ago. To be honest it has sat in the safe. A good concept - perhaps - but the figures tell me otherwise. In the real world, it has little velocity gain over my Dasher, but takes 10g more powder. I could run it hotter than the 43g+ of H2213SC that is the go-to load. But I suspect that the smaller cases of the 6 Creedmoor, 6XC and 6 GT are likely more efficient. It's certainly a better choice than the dated 243, and less likey to eat the barrel .

Brass is another issue, as cases are best formed from Winchester and Remington brass. Oddly unavailable in NZ over the last few years. I did make some from older Norma brass, but it was less successful than Winchester. The thickness of material in the shoulder is the issue, as the neck is formed from shoulder brass, and will need turning.

I have a 6.5 SLR - which is a whole different cartridge and has seen and continues to see some use, having more capacity that the 6.5 Creedmoor and a useful lift in velocity.However, when that barrel is done, I will likely look elsewhere.(6.5x47?) I have made those cases from Winchester and Starline LRP brass.

I used Whidden dies - excellent - but I believe that Redding have made them on occasion.

 

[Bad Mojo]

I built a 6 SLR a couple of years ago. To be honest it has sat in the safe. A good concept - perhaps - but the figures tell me otherwise. In the real world, it has little velocity gain over my Dasher, but takes 10g more powder. I could run it hotter than the 43g+ of H2213SC that is the go-to load. But I suspect that the smaller cases of the 6 Creedmoor, 6XC and 6 GT are likely more efficient. It's certainly a better choice than the dated 243, and less likey to eat the barrel .

Brass is another issue, as cases are best formed from Winchester and Remington brass. Oddly unavailable in NZ over the last few years. I did make some from older Norma brass, but it was less successful than Winchester. The thickness of material in the shoulder is the issue, as the neck is formed from shoulder brass, and will need turning.

I have a 6.5 SLR - which is a whole different cartridge and has seen and continues to see some use, having more capacity that the 6.5 Creedmoor and a useful lift in velocity.However, when that barrel is done, I will likely look elsewhere.(6.5x47?) I have made those cases from Winchester and Starline LRP brass.

I used Whidden dies - excellent - but I believe that Redding have made them on occasion.

Ah, thanks for that. I've got the info on the brass brands that work best. I've never formed brass before - quite new to reloading in general. I'm interested in the SLR because I'm interested in a hotter 6 than my BR. I want to push the 115's up around 2900 or more. I like the BR, but I hardly shoot it. I bought a box of 115 Bergers while I was waiting for my gunsmithing. I realized the 115's are a little too much for a BR. So, you know how it is, "I have this box of bullets so I need to build a rifle around them." I've learned a little bit about bullet weight since I dove into this. I was all about heavy bullets - the heavier the better. I just didn't fathom the extent of the effect on velocity. I'll maneuver the loads for the BR to 80 - 105's and put the bigger stuff into the SLR. I'm really enjoying messing with loads in my 7SAUM. I need to get dies for the BR and I'll start loading for it.
Thanks for the information and advice.

 

[NZ_Fclass]

Ah, thanks for that. I've got the info on the brass brands that work best. I've never formed brass before - quite new to reloading in general. I'm interested in the SLR because I'm interested in a hotter 6 than my BR. I want to push the 115's up around 2900 or more. I like the BR, but I hardly shoot it. I bought a box of 115 Bergers while I was waiting for my gunsmithing. I realized the 115's are a little too much for a BR. So, you know how it is, "I have this box of bullets so I need to build a rifle around them." I've learned a little bit about bullet weight since I dove into this. I was all about heavy bullets - the heavier the better. I just didn't fathom the extent of the effect on velocity. I'll maneuver the loads for the BR to 80 - 105's and put the bigger stuff into the SLR. I'm really enjoying messing with loads in my 7SAUM. I need to get dies for the BR and I'll start loading for it.
Thanks for the information and advice.

Yes. with heavier bullets, the SLR will shine. I suggest sticking with single base powder to extend barrel life - H4831, N165, H1000 etc. Forming the cases is pretty straightforward so long as you have a good way of measuring the shoulder. Best to form a few. then fire them in your chamber to check you chamber dimensions before comitting a load of brass to the scrap bin! Good luck with you project.

 

[LRTom]

I have dies, brass, and reamer, etc. for the 6 SLR. PM me if interested.