A good die for a Shoulder bump

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Using a forester co ax press. What are some good dies to use to get a good shoulder bump. Shooting a 6ppc.

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My top two choices are the SAC die (but very expensive) and the Whidden click adjustable die. The SAC is the best I’ve used but I don’t know if it’s enough better to justify the price. The Whidden is very good also, and it’s half the price.

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I got a set of the Cortina Precision mandrel and sizing dies for my 6.5PRC and do like them. The sizing die is adjustable and to this point repeatable.

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Some people use the Redding Competition shell holders which raised the case higher so that the die can be dialed down further before bottoming out but I have never had that problem with Redding and Whidden FL sizing dies. Both are very consistent and smooth IMO. One other suggestion I have seen is to remove material from the top of the shell holder….not sure I would try that one as I don’t like to fix what ain’t broke.

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Micron Precision dies from bulletcentral.com are great!

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Ppc , as a competitor I use Harrels . Send them fire formed brass and they have dies to match your needs .

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Never had a problem with Redding Type “S” dies

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Widden Click Adjustable dies are my favorite.

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When using Whidden sizing dies are most people using a co-ax press when the die (click adjustable) ring slides in to the press. Or using a RCBS type press with a quick disconnect sleeve for the die?

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Expensive dies don’t guarantee straight ammo- for PPC you are a little more limited on choices. I would find one that closely matches your chamber, the Harrels recommendation was a good one but I believe they have recently retired.

I would call a reputable short range benchrest gunsmith and get their recommendation based on the chamber you have.

Off the shelf- Forster, Redding, Whidden, Hornady all make good dies.

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Agreed, I use a custom harrel

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My Widden dies go in a Redding Boss press. It works for me.

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I use Redding dies, but use a Whidden click-style lock ring on the die. It makes shoulder bump adjustments much easier and it works well after you get the hang of adjusting it. That said, I am very slowly converting over to SAC dies, but they are a bit pricey.

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I have recently started using the Cortina sizing dies and have had zero issues. Brass runout has been spot on to this point

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I just switched over to Le Wilson.

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For my PPCs I use a RCBS RockChucker with Redding “S” type FL die and Redding Competition shell holder

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