Recommended dies for 6.5x47 Lapua

[johnsopa]

I am just about finished my two boxes of Lapua ammo for my new 6.5x47 barrel. I have been reloading for my 223, 204, 6BR and 308 to this point. I am not a competition shooter, but do like to produce good ammunition with relatively little fuss.

My barrel is a Shilen no-turn neck and I expect to be shooting Lapua 123gr, SMK 123gr or 142gr bullets.

I will be using Lapua brass.

I typically use Lee collet die sets if available but it doesn't look like they exist yet for the 6.5x47.

I have found Redding and Forster dies for this round but must admit that I am shocked by the prices. Does anyone have a recommendation between these two?

Thanks.

 

[billmo]

John, I like to use the Redding F/L Bushing Type S Match die and back it off to size just a portion of the neck and the Forster Ultra seater. This is probably the most economical way to go and still get good quality. You could also just get the neck Type S bushing die if you wanted to for about the same money. Bill

 

[jb1000br]

I have been using a Forster FL die honed to the neck diameter of your choice,for a couple bucks extra)

and a Forster seater as well...

No complaints...

JB