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Precision 6.5 Creedmoor handloaders know the two things that move the needle on target are consistent neck tension and repeatable seating depth. This L.E. Wilson set is built to give you control over both. It brings together a bushing full length sizing die, a stainless steel micrometer seater, and a case length headspace gauge, so you can work brass from fired to finished with tooling that's earned its reputation over decades of benchrest and long range use.
The heart of the set is the bushing full length die. It sizes the body and bumps the shoulder while letting you set neck tension independently by swapping bushings, which means you tailor the fit to the exact bullet you're loading instead of settling for whatever a one-size die gives you. It comes with an adjustable depth decapping rod and a spare decapping punch, and it does not use an expander. The sizer runs standard 7/8"-14 threads, so it drops right into most common reloading presses. Worth noting up front, the neck bushing itself is sold separately so you can pick the size that matches your brass and bullet combo.
Sizing the body and neck in one stroke saves a step and keeps your brass square. Running it alongside the included case gauge lets you check shoulder bump and case length so you're not overworking the brass or chasing inconsistent headspace. That's the kind of attention to detail that shows up as tighter groups and longer case life.
The stainless seater is a chamber-type hand die with a micrometer top that adjusts seating depth in .001" clicks. Because the case and bullet are held in alignment inside the die body, concentricity stays excellent. This one is designed for use with an arbor press or a soft mallet rather than a threaded press, and plenty of precision loaders consider that setup one of the best ways to seat a bullet. Being able to carry it to the range for seating depth testing is a real bonus. The whole kit tucks into a protective storage box, and like the rest of the L.E. Wilson lineup, it's made in the USA.
No, the neck bushing is sold separately. That's by design, since it lets you choose the exact bushing size for your brass and bullet combination to get the neck tension you want. Measure a loaded round's neck diameter and subtract a couple thousandths to pick your starting bushing.
The micrometer seater is a chamber-type hand die meant for use with an arbor press or a soft-faced mallet, not a conventional threaded press. The full length sizing die, on the other hand, uses standard 7/8"-14 threads and works in most common presses. Many precision loaders size on their press and seat with an arbor press for the best feel and consistency.
The case length headspace gauge lets you check fired and resized brass for proper shoulder bump and overall case length. Using it alongside the sizing die helps you avoid overworking your brass and keeps your headspace consistent. It's a simple tool that pays off in longer case life and more uniform loads.
A bushing die sizes the case body and bumps the shoulder while letting you set neck tension independently by swapping bushings. That means you can fine-tune the neck fit to a specific bullet instead of accepting whatever a fixed die produces. For 6.5 Creedmoor handloaders chasing accuracy, that control is a big part of building consistent ammunition.
| UPC | 815145028860 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | KBFC-65CRE |
| Shipping Weight | 2.2 |
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