Cortina Precision FL Sizing Dies

[willyp19]

Any one using Eric Cortina's NEW Micro HS FL Sizing Die? Thoughts?

 

[208 Fred]

I have one for the 6.5 Creedmoor and truthfully I am really struggling with the die. Not much I can do about it as support is non existent unless you sign up for the $15 forum they have. My issue is it is really difficult to run my brass in it. I use die wax, I have tried the Hornady One shot, etc and still really effort requiring to get the brass back out. I have not stuck a shell in in yet... Would like to know if it's just me or what.
I did see on his YouTube channel that he finds he needs to run it through the mandrel die without the mandrel as it also sized the case to the base, then puts it into the full sizing die. I took my cases to neighbor and was able to easily run them thru his RSBS 6.5 creedmoor sizing die.

 

[Bill Norris]

I have one for the 6.5 Creedmoor and truthfully I am really struggling with the die. Not much I can do about it as support is non existent unless you sign up for the $15 forum they have. My issue is it is really difficult to run my brass in it. I use die wax, I have tried the Hornady One shot, etc and still really effort requiring to get the brass back out. I have not stuck a shell in in yet... Would like to know if it's just me or what.
I did see on his YouTube channel that he finds he needs to run it through the mandrel die without the mandrel as it also sized the case to the base, then puts it into the full sizing die. I took my cases to neighbor and was able to easily run them thru his RSBS 6.5 creedmoor sizing die.

That does not sound right because he claims there is a special coating used on those dies to promote correct re-sizing. Have you tried e-mailing Erik?

 

[Homerange]

That does not sound right because he claims there is a special coating used on those dies to promote correct re-sizing. Have you tried e-mailing Erik?

Yep and tell him you may have to resort to neck sizing !

 

[JFrank]

I have one for the 6.5 Creedmoor and truthfully I am really struggling with the die. Not much I can do about it as support is non existent unless you sign up for the $15 forum they have. My issue is it is really difficult to run my brass in it. I use die wax, I have tried the Hornady One shot, etc and still really effort requiring to get the brass back out. I have not stuck a shell in in yet... Would like to know if it's just me or what.
I did see on his YouTube channel that he finds he needs to run it through the mandrel die without the mandrel as it also sized the case to the base, then puts it into the full sizing die. I took my cases to neighbor and was able to easily run them thru his RSBS 6.5 creedmoor sizing die.

It sounds like the die may not be a good fit for your chamber.
Measure the case diameter before and after sizing at the case shoulder junction as well as the approx .200 line to know exactly how much case reduction the die is producing.

 

[hoz53]

I have one for the 6.5 Creedmoor and truthfully I am really struggling with the die. Not much I can do about it as support is non existent unless you sign up for the $15 forum they have. My issue is it is really difficult to run my brass in it. I use die wax, I have tried the Hornady One shot, etc and still really effort requiring to get the brass back out. I have not stuck a shell in in yet... Would like to know if it's just me or what.
I did see on his YouTube channel that he finds he needs to run it through the mandrel die without the mandrel as it also sized the case to the base, then puts it into the full sizing die. I took my cases to neighbor and was able to easily run them thru his RSBS 6.5 creedmoor sizing die.

have you tried Imperial sizing Lube?

 

[Sandstorm]

Talk to him and he will take care of you...I would not struggle with it for a moment,
he will get you fixed up im sure. My buddy had an issue and he got it resolved in short order.

 

[FNSafari]

That's the problem with a one die size offering. It may not fit your chamber dimensions. That's why custom dies are offered where you send in 3 or 5 once or twice fired empties and the maker sends you back a die that will resize to fit your chamber.

 

[SKWERLZ]

I have one for the 6.5 Creedmoor and truthfully I am really struggling with the die. Not much I can do about it as support is non existent unless you sign up for the $15 forum they have. My issue is it is really difficult to run my brass in it. I use die wax, I have tried the Hornady One shot, etc and still really effort requiring to get the brass back out. I have not stuck a shell in in yet... Would like to know if it's just me or what.
I did see on his YouTube channel that he finds he needs to run it through the mandrel die without the mandrel as it also sized the case to the base, then puts it into the full sizing die. I took my cases to neighbor and was able to easily run them thru his RSBS 6.5 creedmoor sizing die.

I have some of his base sizing mandrel dies as and had the same.

Polished the inside and it made all the difference

 

[Chris Edmondson]

I have one for the 6.5 Creedmoor and truthfully I am really struggling with the die. Not much I can do about it as support is non existent unless you sign up for the $15 forum they have. My issue is it is really difficult to run my brass in it. I use die wax, I have tried the Hornady One shot, etc and still really effort requiring to get the brass back out. I have not stuck a shell in in yet... Would like to know if it's just me or what.
I did see on his YouTube channel that he finds he needs to run it through the mandrel die without the mandrel as it also sized the case to the base, then puts it into the full sizing die. I took my cases to neighbor and was able to easily run them thru his RSBS 6.5 creedmoor sizing die.

I had the exact same problem with a 6.5 Creedmoor SAC modular die, turns out it's just not compatible with that particular rifle's chamber, which is on the generous side. I still think the die is a good way to go, next time I'd pay the freight to send them a few fired rounds to ensure compatibility before committing to $300+ for a paperweight.