6.5-06 Ackley Improved dies?

[Yoteklr]

I've been searching for 6.5-06 AI dies for a couple of days. My search is coming back empty.
Does anyone have any idea where to det a set?

I have a Rem 700 long action with a 3006 bolt face bolt. I have plenty of Norma 3006 brass to work with. I could do a 280ai but the 3006 brass will be WAY too short after fire forming.

Thanks.

 

[jimbires]

looks like you'll need to know your shoulder angle

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[Yoteklr]

looks like you'll need to know your shoulder angle

Caliber List

Caliber list

www.chtoolanddie.com

Thanks, I really consider an Ackley 40°.
I'm sure its cuson order. 18 to 24 months lead time

 

[jimbires]

I would give them a call, or email , on availability . they had 7mm mashburn super magnum forming dies on the shelf when I needed them .

 

[RL338]

Redding - Full Length Sets - 6.5mm-06 Imp 40° - Custom - 80628

Prophet River Firearms

store.prophetriver.com

I’ve never bought from them but they show 3 in stock. They are sure proud of the price though.

I would give Midway a call and see how long their backorder time is.

 

[Yoteklr]

Redding - Full Length Sets - 6.5mm-06 Imp 40° - Custom - 80628

Prophet River Firearms

store.prophetriver.com

I’ve never bought from them but they show 3 in stock. They are sure proud of the price though.

I would give Midway a call and see how long their backorder time is.

Man, if that was my only option....

I have a backup plan.
I have a stash of virgin Norma 7×57 brass I've had since Obama. I might get another 6mm Rem Ackley Improved. Still have dies.

 

[JD338]

Yote,
Call RCBS. They might be able to help you out.

JD338

 

[Yoteklr]

Yote,
Call RCBS. They might be able to help you out.

JD338

Will do. I've always had good CS from RCBS.

 

[JD338]

Will do. I've always had good CS from RCBS.

Take a look at this video from Gavin at Ultimate Reloader...

JD338

 

[Yoteklr]

Still no luck finding dies. Can anyone verify if I can use 25-06 AI bushing dies with bigger bushings?

 

[RL338]

I run a bushing for my 25 Creed in a 6.5 Creed bushing die. Can’t see why not as long as the die opening under the bushing will allow it.

 

[Yoteklr]

Maybe I'll call Redding Monday to be sure.

 

[6mm Remington]

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Click on this link. It shows 6.5-06AI Redding dies!

 

[6mm Remington]

Man, if that was my only option....

I have a backup plan.
I have a stash of virgin Norma 7×57 brass I've had since Obama. I might get another 6mm Rem Ackley Improved. Still have dies.

I've been seeing Hornady 6mm Remington brass at our local Scheels store in Missoula MT. 406-218-7530. I purchased 150 rounds and they had several hundred more.

 

[Yoteklr]

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Click on this link. It shows 6.5-06AI Redding dies!

Well, there it is!

And OOS.

 

[grry10]

I'm using CH dies to load for my son's 6.5-06 Ackley Improved (40* shoulder). I first used their dies when the company was located in Owen, Wisconsin and have been very happy with the quality of their dies. When he built this rifle CH was the only die maker that had them in stock and they were fairly reasonably priced.