Description
The Forster 6 XC Full Length Die Set is a two-die setup built for folks reloading the 6mm XC cartridge who care about concentricity and repeatable results. You get a full length sizing die and a Bench Rest seater die, both machined from quality steel and hand-polished before and after heat treating so the brass slides through smooth. For a lot of reloaders this is the exact pairing you want whether you're just starting out or you've been loading match ammo for years.
What the 6 XC Full Length Die Does
The full length sizing die works the case neck, shoulder, and body in one pass, deprimes, and expands the neck so the brass drops back into a SAAMI minimum chamber with minimal play. The standout here is Forster's exclusive elevated E-Z Out expander ball. Because the expander sits higher in the die, it does its work near the neck while the case is still partly held by the die, which keeps everything in alignment and takes real effort out of the downstroke. There's also a vent hole machined into the die body so trapped air and lube don't dent your cases.
Straight-Line Seating in the 6 XC Die Set
The Bench Rest seater is where this set earns its name. It uses a caliber-specific sliding chamber that holds the bullet, case, and seating stem in perfect alignment before the bullet ever gets pressed in. It's a non-crimping design, so you get consistent, straight seating and the kind of runout numbers precision loaders chase. Forster was the first to bring this straight-line seater to market and it's still one of the best around.
Fit and Finish on the 6 XC Set
Both dies come wearing Forster's Cross Bolt Die Lock Ring, which clamps the split ring with a small cross bolt instead of jamming a set screw into the die threads. That means no buggered threads and a more precise, repeatable lock every time you reset your dies. They thread into any standard 7/8-14 press, and the whole set ships in Forster's Deluxe Die Box.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Forster Products
- Cartridge: 6mm XC
- Die Style: Full Length 2-Die Set
- Dies Included: Full Length Sizing Die and Bench Rest Seater Die
- Material: Hand-polished, heat-treated steel
- Expander System: Exclusive elevated E-Z Out expander ball
- Seater Type: Non-crimping straight-line Bench Rest seater
- Lock Ring: Cross Bolt Die Lock Ring
- Thread: 7/8-14
- Manufacturer Part Number: 004261
- UPC: 757253999437
What’s Included
- Forster Bench Rest Full Length Sizing Die (6mm XC)
- Forster Bench Rest Seater Die (6mm XC)
- Cross Bolt Die Lock Rings
- Deluxe Die Box
Frequently Asked Questions
What dies come in the Forster 6 XC Full Length Die Set?
This is a two-die set that includes a full length sizing die and a Bench Rest seater die, both chambered for 6mm XC. The sizer handles neck, shoulder, and body sizing plus depriming and neck expanding, while the seater presses bullets in straight. Everything arrives in Forster's Deluxe Die Box.
Does the 6 XC die set use a micrometer seater?
No, this set comes with Forster's standard Bench Rest seater, which uses a sliding sleeve chamber for straight-line alignment but does not have a micrometer top. If you want a micrometer adjustment for dialing in seating depth, Forster offers that as an upgraded Ultra Micrometer seater in a separate set.
Do I need a shell holder with the 6 XC Full Length Die Set?
A shell holder is not included and is not required if you're running a Forster Co-Ax press, since that design doesn't use one. If you're using any other standard press, you'll need the shell holder your press manufacturer recommends for the 6mm XC case head.
Will the Forster 6 XC dies fit a standard reloading press?
Yes, these dies use the common 7/8-14 thread, so they'll thread right into any standard single-stage or turret press. The Cross Bolt Lock Ring also works with standard 7/8-14 dies from other makers if you want to swap them around.




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