L.E. Wilson 6.5-284 Norma Bushing Full Length Sizing Die

Description

L.E. Wilson built this full length die for folks who care about what their brass is doing on every pass through the press. Instead of relying on an expander ball to set neck tension, it uses interchangeable neck bushings so you choose the exact amount of grip on your bullet. In a single operation it sizes the case body, bumps the shoulder back to set proper headspace, trims your neck to the tension you want, and knocks out the spent primer.

Why the 6.5-284 Norma Bushing Full Length Die Earns Its Keep

The bushing system is the heart of this thing. You drop in a bushing sized to match your brass and bullet combo, and that sets your neck tension without the extra pull and work that an expander ball puts on the neck. Less brass working means longer case life and more consistent results from one firing to the next. Wilson designs these dies to leave roughly 3/16 of an inch at the base of the neck unsized, which a lot of precision folks find helps with concentricity and accuracy.

Built From Hardened Steel That Holds Up

This die is machined from high quality steel hardened to Wilson's own specs, running harder than a Grade 8 bolt, with stainless parts meant to last. It threads into any standard 7/8-14 reloading press, so it works right alongside the rest of your bench setup. The included decapping rod has adjustable depth so you can fine-tune pin position to your brass.

Dialing In Your 6.5-284 Norma Loads

Keep in mind the neck bushings are sold separately, so you'll want to pick up the right size for your brass before you start. Wilson bushings are the natural match, though Redding bushings fit as well. For the handloader chasing tight groups out of a 6.5-284 Norma, this die gives you the kind of repeatable control that separates good ammo from great ammo.