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L.E. Wilson 8.6 Blackout Bushing Full Length Sizing Die FLD-86B0

UPC: 815145029799

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Description

Reloading 8.6 Blackout right comes down to control, and this L.E. Wilson Bushing Type Full Length Sizing Die hands you plenty of it. In one pull of the press handle it sizes the case body and shoulder back to spec while letting you fine-tune neck tension using interchangeable bushings. Instead of dragging an expander ball back up through the neck, you simply drop in the bushing that matches your load. That means less working of the brass, better concentricity, and cases that keep their shape through more firings.

How the 8.6 Blackout Bushing Die Works

The bushing system is what sets this die apart from a standard full length sizer. You measure your loaded round at the neck, choose a bushing a couple thousandths smaller, and let the die do the rest. Bushings are sold separately so you can pick the exact tension your bullet and load call for, which is a big deal when you're loading subsonic and supersonic 8.6 BLK on the same bench. The die also includes an adjustable depth decapping rod and a spare decapping punch, and it does not use an expander.

Fit, Build, and Setup on the 8.6 Blackout FLD-86B0

This die carries standard 7/8-14 threads, so it threads straight into most common single-stage and progressive presses. It's built from heat-treated steel hardened to L.E. Wilson's specs, tougher than a Grade 8 bolt, with stainless components for a long service life. Pairing it with an L.E. Wilson case gage is the smart move for checking shoulder bump and keeping you from overworking your brass. L.E. Wilson has been building precision reloading tools for over 80 years, and this die is a natural fit for anyone running a bolt gun, semi-auto, or suppressed 8.6 Blackout build who wants repeatable, match-grade results round after round.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: L.E. Wilson
  • Caliber: 8.6 Blackout
  • Die Type: Bushing Type Full Length Sizing Die
  • MPN: FLD-86B0
  • UPC: 815145029799
  • Thread: Standard 7/8-14
  • Neck Tension: Set by interchangeable bushings (sold separately)
  • Expander: None
  • Material: Heat-treated steel, harder than a Grade 8 bolt, with stainless components
  • Decapping: Adjustable depth decapping rod
  • Press Compatibility: Most common single-stage and progressive presses

What’s Included

  • L.E. Wilson 8.6 Blackout bushing type full length sizing die body and top cap
  • Adjustable depth decapping rod
  • Extra decapping punch
  • Lock nut
  • Hex wrench

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 8.6 Blackout bushing die come with a bushing?

No, bushings are sold separately. This lets you select the exact bushing diameter for the neck tension your specific bullet and load require. The general rule is to measure your loaded round at the neck and choose a bushing a couple thousandths smaller to get roughly .002 inches of grip on the bullet after spring-back.

Will this L.E. Wilson die fit my press?

Yes. The FLD-86B0 is cut with standard 7/8-14 threads, so it screws right into most common single-stage and progressive reloading presses. No special press or adapter is needed.

What's the advantage of a bushing die over a standard full length sizer?

A bushing die sizes the case body and shoulder while controlling neck tension through an interchangeable bushing rather than an expander ball. Skipping the expander means the brass gets worked less, which improves neck concentricity and extends case life. It also gives you precise, repeatable control over how tightly the neck grips the bullet.

Is this die good for semi-auto or suppressed 8.6 Blackout builds?

It is. Because it performs true full length sizing, it returns cases to standard dimensions that chamber reliably in semi-autos and across multiple rifles. That makes it a solid pick whether you're loading for a bolt gun, an AR-10 platform, or a suppressed subsonic setup.

Additional information

UPC

815145029799

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

FLD-86B0

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