I love to see somebody that is at the top of their game turn around and use their knowledge to create something to help others improve themselves. Good stuff.
Great idea and implementation, Erik! The only thing I would have preferred different is the locking ring: I don't like set screws against the threads. I prefer the locking rings that are split, and the screw closes the ring around the threads, so the threads are not touched. Alex
Erik, Found you early while discovering reloading as my favorite hobby. Your principle of sticking with what produces the best results has really motivated me….I’ve learned so much from your wide range of topics you post about reloading, and now this also…wow!
You are pretty amazing Erik.. I remember the video where you told your background while driving to a match. Building a pipe fence with your Dad and seeing how the welder he had hired had a better job than digging post holes. Quite a success story.
You answered one of my question at 6:25..! When searching your adjustment, and using same brass a couple times and adding 0.001 at a time, the result is never quite the same as on a new brass. Same for seating. Glad to see I’m not crazy. We’re kind of fighting spring back and/or friction when asking for only a very little movement. 👍
Fantastic idea! I have three 6PPC rifles one of which I did not chamber and it is 4th under a go gauge requiring me to have two F/L dies. Changing the lock ring on one die for each different head space was a real pain hence two dies. Your die would make this a breeze and is easily repeatable.
Eric between yourself and Keith I've been sizing this way. But using a Hornady FL die and I worked out how much I needed to turn the die to move the shoulder 1 thou. Better groups and my fps is more consistent. Thankyou thankyou thankyou!
Hadn’t thought much about the base diameter before eagle eye made a video, and now this one. I’ve been considering fitting my savage 110 6 mm arc chamber to my AR-15 chamber so I can do one sizing for both. Not only do I need to consider the headspace I need to pay careful attention to the base diameter as well. 👍
My eyes watered looking at the price of the area 419 dies, so I appreciate yours is friendlier to my budget. After I shoot out my 6.5CM barrel I am going to pick up your die in 6gt 👍
You're solving actual problems in the gun world with practical solutions which is why you're successful. I'll be buying this & a tuner brake for my next rifle
Erik love all of your products have my order in for the new sizing dies i wanted to ask i am looking to get into f class open and I am looking to purchase a custom rifle, but surprizingly there are limited options on the web could you recommend a good custom shop to build me a rifle please. Also what caliber would you recommend? thoughts on a 6.5 prc? thanks Keep the products and videos coming.
Hey Eric question for you about the dies. Would you be willing to publish the internal dimensions of each die so that we can compare them to our reamer specs? With all the custom reamers out there it would be beneficial to know how much your die is going to be sizing our specific cases. I regret it now but I didn't purchase undersize reamers at the same time so I could make my own dies.
Ive always said some of the best gunsmiths and gun product manufacturers were/are some of the best shooters on the planet that started running out of performance from what the market currently offered.
I realize that most of your products are geared toward competition shooters and your cartridge selection reflects that.. I am not a competition shooter, but I would buy one of your sizing dies (should you choose to produce them) in all of the following 204 Ruger, 25 Creedmoor, 25-06, 6.5x55, 280 AI, 30-06, 35 Whelen and 375 WSM.
Interesting. Have worked up loads for my 6.5 PRC using "old school" Redding dies/bushings - however will be starting working up loads for 22-250 (picking up rifle next week). Do you have plans to produce this for the 22-250? All this on single-stage. I use the Dillon 550 and 750 for "plinking" with the single stage for "precision" Curious if any of the others here have worked up precision loads with progressive loaders?
I am going to get myself a Micro HS FL Sizing Die for my 6.5 PRC and I have measured some brass from some factory fired Hornady ammo I have shot and I get about 0.532 for the.200 line and I am going to use some Peterson 6.5 PRC brass once I’m ready to start loading for it and I was wondering if I am good getting a 0.532 chamber die to use if it should work fine
Question’s pertaining to your new die, I understand by switching bushings you can go from 6 mm PRC, 6.5 PRC, 7 PRC and I’m assuming 300 PRC. Wondering since the parent cartridge of all the PRC’s is the 375 Ruger, can you go up to 375 Ruger bushing and reload even 375 Ruger cartridges?
Erik, are you planning on making the Micro FL sizing die and Expanding Mandrel in 7PRC (not W)? I am planning on chambering a 7PRC instead of 7PRC-W due to greater case capacity and no need for resizing the necks. Thank you.
Do you have any bushings with a profile cut that will size some of the neck, leaving space at the shoulder for the donut so that monolithic bullets can be seated deeper without touching the donut? Or would I have to do it in a separate die?
303 is soft and will scratch your case with out surface hardening even at high polish dust will bed into surface and cause fine scratches i highly suggest nitrate surface hardening.
2 good things : - micrometer adjustment for the shoulder bump - different body sizes The only thing that could make issues is that the die is made in two parts so it is possible to have a misalignment between the bushing and the body, or these parts may not be perfectly square to eachother. So I wonder how the concentricity of the sized brass is vs a regular die. I hope it's good because it would solve many issues we have with usual dies.
Hey Erik. Do you have or have any plans to get one of those Bullet Seeker rifle mounted chronographs. I would love to use your pocketbook to test something I want but can afford. I'll buy your dies while I wait. Thanks bud
Getting ready to order one for my wife and I's 6.5 needmoor. Not exactly sure what bushing to get...as when I measured my factory Berger 156s it was .291 and my handloaded Hornady for my wife was .2905....so, I am kinda confused as to which bushing I should get.
Really impressive. A little tip for your viewers, be sure to clean the sizing lube out of the chamber if you leave it on the case when trying cases in your rifle.
Does the sizing die size the base even more than the mandrel die does? I have a .535 chamber and am starting to get clickers. My current sizing die is only getting me down to .532 and I feel like it needs a little more.
By over working the brass at the base, you work harden the brass and it lose its elasticity. So after multiple firing, the base no longer springs back. That's why you get clickers IMO
Question for you Erik. Can you build a FL resizing die that includes the Mandrel so it can all be done in a single pressing motion? Why hasn't anyone built that? Redding dies for example have an "expander ball" inside the FL resizing die. On the entry stroke the neck and shoulder is sized on the outside, and on the return stroke the inside of the neck is sized by the expander ball being pulled through it. Why can't you do the same thing with a Mandrel instead? Also the whole process could be done on the entry stroke to prevent the neck from being lengthened. That could also prevent the need to trim the necks because you're squishing the brass back against the top of the mandrel head. If a donut ever forms then turn the necks on the inside to remove it.
area 419 M series die is basically that but without the bushing that this one has. Short Action customs and now Micron Precision both make bushing dies that can accept a mandrel as well
Area 419 does but I’m not paying 2x as much as this for a die. Erik is definitely doing us a service with this setup and price :) even with the mandrel due it’s cheaper than the SAC or area 419 stand alone dies
Is there a die list. That your making dies for I need a wsm one for a tight base size. My chambers. Are on the minimum side. The custom die I have is only.0001 smaller and getting tight to close on multiple fired brass
I'm having serious issues with the Dasher FL die I received. The telephone number on your website doesn't appear to work. I submitted some info via the form on your website.
Looks like a great die! However, there's no way I'm not going to poke at least a bit of fun at you for this description: "Smooth Resizing: The interior surface of the die is expertly polished and nitride coated. This combination ensures a smooth, uniform resizing process, minimizing the risk of case neck deformation and *enhancing concentricity for superior accuracy.*" I thought you said concentricity didn't matter or affect accuracy at all?
@@ErikCortina Oh, I agree. I also think it's great that they include the function of a small base die. I just thought it was a bit funny that you specifically say the increased concentricity creates superior accuracy.
@@ErikCortina if you end up reading these replies could you answer my other question about whether or not you will make the internal die dimensions public? I want to compare them to my reamer specs to make sure I'm getting the amount of sizing I'd like.
I have a reamer for 6.5 prc x 7mm from ptg... actually have krieger 7mm blank if you are interested in helping me with my build. Are u guys interested in reaming your new builder die?
I love to see somebody that is at the top of their game turn around and use their knowledge to create something to help others improve themselves. Good stuff.
Thank you
Great idea and implementation, Erik! The only thing I would have preferred different is the locking ring: I don't like set screws against the threads. I prefer the locking rings that are split, and the screw closes the ring around the threads, so the threads are not touched. Alex
I add two pieces of #9 lead shot and then a steel set screw for the dies without the split rings.
The brass screws are terrible.
LIKE SAC’s
@@dolphincliffs8864 I have done this on other lockrings as well. works good - doesnt mar the threads
Do you make one for neck size only?😂
Hahaha
😭
I was needing one too.
Iv only shot out to 1k this week
And was grouping 6”inch
& do not know if it been re sizing full or kneck 🤔😂
But it’s working 🤣
Erik,
Found you early while discovering reloading as my favorite hobby. Your principle of sticking with what produces the best results has really motivated me….I’ve learned so much from your wide range of topics you post about reloading, and now this also…wow!
Awesome, thank you!
You are pretty amazing Erik.. I remember the video where you told your background while driving to a match.
Building a pipe fence with your Dad and seeing how the welder he had hired had a better job than digging post holes.
Quite a success story.
Great job Erik and team!!
Thank you.
Got mine today. This thing is amazing! Great job Erik!
Wongerful product Erik. Glad to see it in production .
You answered one of my question at 6:25..! When searching your adjustment, and using same brass a couple times and adding 0.001 at a time, the result is never quite the same as on a new brass. Same for seating. Glad to see I’m not crazy. We’re kind of fighting spring back and/or friction when asking for only a very little movement. 👍
Fantastic idea! I have three 6PPC rifles one of which I did not chamber and it is 4th under a go gauge requiring me to have two F/L dies. Changing the lock ring on one die for each different head space was a real pain hence two dies. Your die would make this a breeze and is easily repeatable.
Eric between yourself and Keith I've been sizing this way. But using a Hornady FL die and I worked out how much I needed to turn the die to move the shoulder 1 thou.
Better groups and my fps is more consistent. Thankyou thankyou thankyou!
It would be nice to have it in 300 win mag!
Hadn’t thought much about the base diameter before eagle eye made a video, and now this one. I’ve been considering fitting my savage 110 6 mm arc chamber to my AR-15 chamber so I can do one sizing for both. Not only do I need to consider the headspace I need to pay careful attention to the base diameter as well. 👍
Yes sir.
Thanks for contributing so many good products and information to our sport…
Thank you
GOT MY 6.5 CM ORDER, SOON AS THE 300PRC COMES OUT WILL ORDER. GOOD JOB ERIC CANT WAIT TO TRY Out!!!
that's a beautiful product Eric; Brother and I both will be ordering.
Thank you
My eyes watered looking at the price of the area 419 dies, so I appreciate yours is friendlier to my budget. After I shoot out my 6.5CM barrel I am going to pick up your die in 6gt 👍
Thank you
That action is so dang smooth
Logical and efficient. The best product I've ever seen.
Long awaited! I am excited to get the die. I think that it will replace at least three others...
Thank you
Excellent instruction, That die looks really SKOOKUM!
This is a very nice setup
Thank you
That is sooooo awesome!!!
Thank you.
Was just on the website looking at mandrel dies wondering when the FL sizing dies would be out.
You're solving actual problems in the gun world with practical solutions which is why you're successful. I'll be buying this & a tuner brake for my next rifle
Thank you
Erik love all of your products have my order in for the new sizing dies i wanted to ask i am looking to get into f class open and I am looking to purchase a custom rifle, but surprizingly there are limited options on the web could you recommend a good custom shop to build me a rifle please. Also what caliber would you recommend? thoughts on a 6.5 prc? thanks Keep the products and videos coming.
Thanks Erik. So what happens when the bolt can shut easily on fired brass after firing? Do you still bump it 2 thou?
WILL GET MINE, THANKS
Very interesting to see the fit in n the rifle after the sizing process. Always test it right?!
Yes sir.
Hey Eric question for you about the dies. Would you be willing to publish the internal dimensions of each die so that we can compare them to our reamer specs? With all the custom reamers out there it would be beneficial to know how much your die is going to be sizing our specific cases. I regret it now but I didn't purchase undersize reamers at the same time so I could make my own dies.
You are on it Cortina !!! How long you been working on this?
About a year.
Ive always said some of the best gunsmiths and gun product manufacturers were/are some of the best shooters on the planet that started running out of performance from what the market currently offered.
Hello Eric been watching you since Texas barnD Freaking awesome! You do quality all around, like your work ethics. I imagine you like hunting?
Hunting is how all this started. lol
@@ErikCortina you ever hunt any nilgai ?
moat excellent Sir!
Thank you
Thanks, Erik.
I was hoping someone would make a die like this!
I realize that most of your products are geared toward competition shooters and your cartridge selection reflects that.. I am not a competition shooter, but I would buy one of your sizing dies (should you choose to produce them) in all of the following 204 Ruger, 25 Creedmoor, 25-06, 6.5x55, 280 AI, 30-06, 35 Whelen and 375 WSM.
YES, IT DOES, NEED TO FIX IT
Just in time for my 6BRA!
Thank you.
Pretty slick
Thank you.
Interesting. Have worked up loads for my 6.5 PRC using "old school" Redding dies/bushings - however will be starting working up loads for 22-250 (picking up rifle next week). Do you have plans to produce this for the 22-250? All this on single-stage. I use the Dillon 550 and 750 for "plinking" with the single stage for "precision" Curious if any of the others here have worked up precision loads with progressive loaders?
Hi Erik. Congratulations. I purchased the 7prcw die. What do you use for seating die? What do you recommend?
Jay can make you one.
jrcprecision.com
I am going to get myself a Micro HS FL Sizing Die for my 6.5 PRC and I have measured some brass from some factory fired Hornady ammo I have shot and I get about 0.532 for the.200 line and I am going to use some Peterson 6.5 PRC brass once I’m ready to start loading for it and I was wondering if I am good getting a 0.532 chamber die to use if it should work fine
Just so I’m clear if you take the expander out of the expander dye, is that the same as a small base dye
Question’s pertaining to your new die, I understand by switching bushings you can go from 6 mm PRC, 6.5 PRC, 7 PRC and I’m assuming 300 PRC. Wondering since the parent cartridge of all the PRC’s is the 375 Ruger, can you go up to 375 Ruger bushing and reload even 375 Ruger cartridges?
No, the 6.5 PRC, 7PRC, and 300 PRC all have different body lengths. It doesn’t work like that. Same as the 7WSM and 300 WSM are not the same.
Erik, are you planning on making the Micro FL sizing die and Expanding Mandrel in 7PRC (not W)? I am planning on chambering a 7PRC instead of 7PRC-W due to greater case capacity and no need for resizing the necks. Thank you.
Yes.
Do you have any bushings with a profile cut that will size some of the neck, leaving space at the shoulder for the donut so that monolithic bullets can be seated deeper without touching the donut?
Or would I have to do it in a separate die?
Our dies have a small area like that. Not sure if it’s enough.
303 is soft and will scratch your case with out surface hardening even at high polish dust will bed into surface and cause fine scratches i highly suggest nitrate surface hardening.
The full length sizing dies are made of 17-4
Erik,
Do you recommend removing the ejector when test firing or only when determining your distance to the lands?
2 good things :
- micrometer adjustment for the shoulder bump
- different body sizes
The only thing that could make issues is that the die is made in two parts so it is possible to have a misalignment between the bushing and the body, or these parts may not be perfectly square to eachother. So I wonder how the concentricity of the sized brass is vs a regular die. I hope it's good because it would solve many issues we have with usual dies.
Trust me, we checked. :)
Hey Erik. Do you have or have any plans to get one of those Bullet Seeker rifle mounted chronographs. I would love to use your pocketbook to test something I want but can afford. I'll buy your dies while I wait. Thanks bud
I don't need it for what I do. There will be tons of reviews on CZcams soon. :)
@@ErikCortina I need a good review. Why lug that goofy orange box with all of its problems. (Cause you don't have to lug it anymore) Thanks anyway
Freakin Sweet!
Thank you
What do you mean by clicker? Purchasing a 6.5prc soon and wondering if there are reloading issues
Clickers is when the brass sticks in the chamber causing your bolt to click when opening it after firing.
I always learn something from you.. thank you.. good job in the Europeans
Thank you.
Getting ready to order one for my wife and I's 6.5 needmoor.
Not exactly sure what bushing to get...as when I measured my factory Berger 156s it was .291 and my handloaded Hornady for my wife was .2905....so, I am kinda confused as to which bushing I should get.
Both are Lapua brass*
What are the advantages of having the option to use the Micro HS bushing die or a CS die blank custom reamed? Thanks
Is there enough adjustment in the 6.5 PRC die to use it for 7PRC? I believe the 7 is .25” longer.
No
Really impressive. A little tip for your viewers, be sure to clean the sizing lube out of the chamber if you leave it on the case when trying cases in your rifle.
I thought 303 stainless steel is a free machining stainless and 416 stainless is a little tougher than 303. Are you using a special 303 alloy ?
The FL sizing dies are made of 17-4 Stainless Steel.
How do you decide which bushings to use?
Does the sizing die size the base even more than the mandrel die does? I have a .535 chamber and am starting to get clickers. My current sizing die is only getting me down to .532 and I feel like it needs a little more.
By over working the brass at the base, you work harden the brass and it lose its elasticity. So after multiple firing, the base no longer springs back. That's why you get clickers IMO
Looks like great die, but I need it in 300 NM.
Do you have an estimate on 7PRC availability? I’m getting ready to order dies and a tuner break for it.
Will these work with the Armanov floating toolheads for the Dillon 750?
Yes
Do you have any recommendations for where to get a 7 prcw barrel to match your 7 prcw die? Thanks
jtsprecision.com or here jrcprecision.com
Where is your micro adjustable neck only sizing die? I really need one.
Is this "modular " like the SAC modular die?
Can I buy a creedmoore die and use it for all the creedmoors as long as I buy the proper bushings?
Yes.
Question for you Erik. Can you build a FL resizing die that includes the Mandrel so it can all be done in a single pressing motion? Why hasn't anyone built that?
Redding dies for example have an "expander ball" inside the FL resizing die. On the entry stroke the neck and shoulder is sized on the outside, and on the return stroke the inside of the neck is sized by the expander ball being pulled through it.
Why can't you do the same thing with a Mandrel instead? Also the whole process could be done on the entry stroke to prevent the neck from being lengthened. That could also prevent the need to trim the necks because you're squishing the brass back against the top of the mandrel head. If a donut ever forms then turn the necks on the inside to remove it.
area 419 M series die is basically that but without the bushing that this one has. Short Action customs and now Micron Precision both make bushing dies that can accept a mandrel as well
@@ForceRecon112 Yeah I checked out the SAC. It would work, but there's no micro dial adjustment. Guess I really can't have everything. :)
Area 419 does but I’m not paying 2x as much as this for a die. Erik is definitely doing us a service with this setup and price :) even with the mandrel due it’s cheaper than the SAC or area 419 stand alone dies
Is there a die list. That your making dies for I need a wsm one for a tight base size. My chambers. Are on the minimum side. The custom die I have is only.0001 smaller and getting tight to close on multiple fired brass
The website shows what calibers he’s making this die for. I seen 300 WSM listed.
Nice 👍
Thank you
I'm liking the innovation. I'm down for a 300winmag when they're available.
Same!! Make that 2 for the .300 Win Mag :-)
300 Winnie for sure
Do you have to use Cortina bushings or can you use any manufactured bushing?
You have to use our bushings.
Erik, could I use the .308 mandrel die to size the base of my 7x57 AI?
If the base is the same size, then yes. Assuming the 7x57 isn’t too long.
Any minute now people are gonna say how you dont know jack shit lol 😂 your one of the best records show it 😊
Are you going to make one sized for 338 lapua magnum?
I'm having serious issues with the Dasher FL die I received. The telephone number on your website doesn't appear to work. I submitted some info via the form on your website.
Ill keep an eye on my 7-6.5 PRC for clickers. I may end up with a mandrel die.
Now if you had 300 norma dies well then we'd be in buisness!
Looks like a great die! However, there's no way I'm not going to poke at least a bit of fun at you for this description: "Smooth Resizing: The interior surface of the die is expertly polished and nitride coated. This combination ensures a smooth, uniform resizing process, minimizing the risk of case neck deformation and *enhancing concentricity for superior accuracy.*" I thought you said concentricity didn't matter or affect accuracy at all?
You still shouldn’t make crooked dies. 🤷♂️
@@ErikCortina Oh, I agree. I also think it's great that they include the function of a small base die. I just thought it was a bit funny that you specifically say the increased concentricity creates superior accuracy.
@@ErikCortina if you end up reading these replies could you answer my other question about whether or not you will make the internal die dimensions public? I want to compare them to my reamer specs to make sure I'm getting the amount of sizing I'd like.
I will probably do that. I’ll get with my team on it.
@@ErikCortina Thanks, that would be great. I'll keep an eye on the page.
Can we get an adjustable bushing?
🤘🏻
👍👍👍
On your website for your dies you don't list dies or bushings for 6mm arc. Are any of yours compatible?
Cortina smash
Shipping to South Africa?
I want one for my 22GT. :)
Get a 6GT and a bushing that works for 22 GT. Done.
@@ErikCortina But, but, but.... I want to add a Mandrel too. :)
If I buy the 6br can I buy the neck and shoulder bushings for the bra and dasher and just use one die?
No. They are different.
darn no 282 bushing for creed... guess ill check back in a year
Check again. It's there.
looks like it skips from .275-.285
@@ErikCortina
I have a reamer for 6.5 prc x 7mm from ptg... actually have krieger 7mm blank if you are interested in helping me with my build. Are u guys interested in reaming your new builder die?
Please sell the rings separately too.
what does a neck brush do?
What is the cost and where do I get one?
Will the 6br die work with 30br?
Yes.
As an aside; this will be offered in 6AEC, right?
I assume you mean 6ARC. Yes, we will offer them.
@@ErikCortina That misspell is a result of fat fingers. Yes; 6ARC
Does it size the entire body?
Yes. “Full length”
7 mm PRC??
Sir do you have time to talk to me on the phone about your dies
How about 223 rem?
Soon.
HAHAHA...Priced at ".284" Nice!
😜
Looks uncannily like the Short Action Customs Modular Sizing Die.
Other than it is black nitrited, looks nothing like it.
@jasonsimes3333 And the whole Neck / Shoulder Bushing design, and that the bushings are the same color, and the adjustable decapping pin, and....
That was supposed to be 6ARC
Soon.