Newbie question re. loading die choice for 6.5mm Creedmoor

[MarTay6]

Hi, All-
I'm building a 6.5 Creedmoor based on a Savage Target Action- tuned/trued- with a Brux barrel. My first foray into handloading, I'd rather buy a good set of dies up front- and not have to upgrade at a later date. I'm not going to be a high-volume reloader, and am not planning on going with a progressive press at this time- will probably never load more than 100 rounds at a session. And right now, only in this caliber.
I think I've kind of narrowed my selection down to these:
http://www.lrplongrangeprecision.com/shop/6-5mm-creedmoor-typs-s-match-full-die-set/
or
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/160240/hornady-match-grade-new-dimension-bushing-full-length-sizer-2-die-set-65-creedmoor?cm_vc=subv1292633
or
http://whiddengunworks.net/reloadingdies.html
With the Whidden's, which setup do I need? Would I want the bushing- or non-bushing sizer die? What's the difference between the two? Is the micrometer seater worth the extra $$$'s? I don't mind spending money to get the best- but I don't want to waste money, either. I want to load accurate ammo- and work to develop loads- but I'm not going to be a competition level shooter, either. I am my own competitor, I guess you could say!!
Any comments/thoughts/further suggestions??
Thanks-
Wes

 

[Preacher]

I would prefer a custom full length sizing die set up for the chamber I'm using, but in time, with the brass hardening it probably won't size exactly like it did when the brass was brand new...
A bushing die set will solve that problem because when you need to size the case neck just a bit smaller you just select the proper bushing and you'll be all set again...
The bushing dies do not size the neck all the way to the shoulder like a FL die will.
That's one of the reasons why I use Warner Tools big sizing die and his one piece shoulder bushing's a few sizes over and under the original..
They are a bit pricy but they sure do a good job.....

 

[MarTay6]

Thanks for the advice, Preacher- and reference to yet another choice in dies. That's what I'm looking for.
I guess, with this setup, it's best to be able to send him a couple of once-fired cases- once I get my gun, using some commercially loaded ammo? Hornady makes commercial 6.5 Creedmoor, and also the brass I'll probably be using, so that might be a good choice?
This is new to me- making such critical choices- meaning that- with the level of performance I'm trying to aspire to, I've got a lot to learn, and a lot of choices to make- which is why I'm asking so many questions! I appreciate you all bearing with me in my lack of experience.
Wes

 

[Clod-NC]

Hi Martay,hi all

Martay,why don't you check Forster products? I believe that if you can find Whidden dies in this caliber then Forster have them(they make it in fact,from what I know). And yes a micro seater is definitely worth the price,but their benchrest seater is an excellent start that you could upgrade later on...Their service is excellent too.Don't forget to get a kinetic puller too,it might sound funny or ridiculous but it's a good investment in your array of tools.Keep it cool and safe.

 

[MarTay6]

Unfortunately, a search of the Forester site returns no hits for Creedmoor. I tried that earlier.
I may have to call them to double-check.
Wes

 

[Outrider27]

I had this little problem when I got my 6.5 Creedmore - the only dies anyone had in stock where the FL Whidden dies, which I had never used before, though I knew they existed and were well thought of. So I spent the money and am I ever glad I did. No complaints here; I'm a convert to Whidden dies, and should it become necessary, I'll just order the bushing die and add it to the set.

 

[AR Shooter]

Forster, Redding, Whidden. Can't go wrong with any of them. Excellent quality dies and they stand behind what they sell.