Creedmoor Die Sharing

[rijndael]

What are the downsides to using a 6.5 Creedmoor bushing die on a 6 Creedmoor? I'd obviously use the appropriate bushing for each caliber.

 

[Txhillbilly]

The only downside would be if you forgot to swap out the 6mm bushing when you are sizing 6.5mm brass.
I have separate dies for my 22 CM, and two sets of 6.5 CM dies since I have two different rifles using that cartridge. I'm waiting on a 25 CM barrel for a new build, and I'll just use one of the 6.5 CM dies and the correct bushing to neck down the brass for it.
I will just put a piece of tape with 25 written on it when I swap out the bushings, that way I will know what bushing is in the die.

 

[rijndael]

The only downside would be if you forgot to swap out the 6mm bushing when you are sizing 6.5mm brass.

Very valid point - Thx.

 

[30378]

Using a Redding 6.5 Creedmoor "S" die for 6.5mm, 6mm and 22 Creedmoors. Works like a charm.

 

[Bill K]

No downsides too it. Just exchange and use the correct bushings for each cartridge.

 

[whatsupdoc]

Been doing this for years no issues also use my forster micrometer 6.5 creed seating die for 6mm creed.

 

[rijndael]

Thanks all. I'm hoping I can easily do this and use the Redding shell holders to take care of adjusting the bump between the 6 vs 6.5 chambers.

 

[ronemus]

The hole in the body of the 6.5 CM die is larger, so you could have some funkiness at the neck/shoulder junction junction when sizing 6 CM. You'll also have to readjust the shoulder bump each time you switch calibers. I would have a die paired with each rifle to minimize the setup time when switching calibers.

 

[rijndael]

I plan to avoid readjusting the shoulder bump with Redding Competition Shell Holders.

 

[whatsupdoc]

I use a super high precision method of switching between the two calibers.
Put two marks on the die corresponding to the cut in the Forster ring, plus the
headspace difference is around .002 so its almost too easy.

 

[PhilC]

Using a Redding 6.5 Creedmoor "S" die for 6.5mm, 6mm and 22 Creedmoors. Works like a charm.

Doing the same for 6.5 and 22CM, also using 6CM Forster ultra micrometer die for my 22CM, as you said, works like a charm.