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RCBS 13201 F L DIE SET 6.5X55 SWEDISH MAUSER
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SKU: 13201-076683132017
Overview
This two-die set is built for reloading bottleneck cases in the 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser chambering, giving handloaders the core tools needed for full-length sizing and bullet seating. The sizing die returns cases to SAAMI minimum cartridge dimensions, de-primes, and expands the neck, while vents help reduce the risk of case damage from trapped air or excess lubricant. The seater die includes a bullet seater plug and a built-in roll crimper, allowing seating and crimping in one step. A shell holder is not included, so this set is best suited to reloaders who already have the needed press setup and accessories.
Why Hunters Choose the Rcbs
Two-die Set
Covers full-length sizing and bullet
Full-length Sizer
Brings cases to SAAMI minimum
Sizer Die
Includes an expander-decapping unit for
Die Vents
Help reduce case damage from
Seater Die
Includes a built-in roll crimper
Key Features
- Two-die set for reloading bottleneck cases
- Includes a full-length sizer die with expander-decapping unit
- Includes a seater die with bullet seater plug
- Sizer die brings cases to SAAMI minimum cartridge dimensions
- Sizer die vents help prevent case damage from trapped air or excess lubricant
- Seater die includes a built-in roll crimper
- Standard 7/8-inch-14 thread; shell holder not included
Best Used For
- Reloaders working with 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser bottleneck cases who need a full-length die set
- Hunters maintaining brass for consistent chambering after repeated full-length resizing
- Users wanting one set for sizing, decapping, neck expansion, and bullet seating
- Reloaders who prefer a built-in roll crimp during bullet seating
- Those with standard 7/8-inch-14 press setups; shell holder must be sourced separately
Specifications
| Bullet Seater Plug | Included |
|---|---|
| Case Body Length Change During Full Length Sizing | Avoided |
| Die Vents | Yes |
| Expander Decapping Unit | Included |
| Headspace Control | Held to minimum tolerances |
| Included Dies | Full-Length Sizer Die with Expander-Decapping Unit; Seater Die with Bullet Seater Plug |
| Intended Use | Reloading bottleneck cases |
| Roll Crimper | Included |
| Saami Minimum Cartridge Dimensions | Yes |
| Seater Die Feature | Built-in roll crimper |
| Set Type | Two-die set |
| Shell Holder Included | No |
| Sizer Die Function | Brings the case to SAAMI minimum cartridge dimensions |
| Sizer Die Operations | Sizes the outside of the case; de-primes; expands the neck to accept the bullet |
| Thread Size | Standard 7/8-inch-14 thread |
Pros
- Two-die set covers full-length sizing and bullet seating for bottleneck cases.
- Full-length sizer brings cases to SAAMI minimum cartridge dimensions.
- Sizer die includes an expander-decapping unit for sizing and de-priming.
- Die vents help reduce case damage from trapped air and excess lubricant.
- Seater die includes a built-in roll crimper to secure the bullet.
- Standard 7/8-inch-14 thread fits common reloading setups.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- This is a two-die full-length set, so it is geared toward bottleneck case resizing rather than a more specialized or simplified setup.
- A shell holder is not included, so the set is not complete on its own for loading operations.
- The full-length sizer brings cases to SAAMI minimum cartridge dimensions, which may be more sizing than some handloaders want if they are trying to minimize case working.
- The seater die includes a built-in roll crimper, so it is suited to loads where crimping is desired rather than seating only.
Suggested Comparisons
- Full-length sizing die set
- Seating die set
- Bottleneck rifle case reloading dies
- SAAMI-spec rifle reloading die sets
Suggested Accessories
- Full-length sizing die for bottleneck cases
- Bullet seating die with roll crimp capability
- Shell holder for 7/8-inch-14 threaded dies
- Case lubricant
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the RCBS 13201 F L Die Set for 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser?
It includes a Full-Length Sizer Die with an Expander-Decapping Unit and a Seater Die with a Bullet Seater Plug. A shell holder is not included.
Is this die set meant for bottleneck cases?
Yes. The product description says this two-die set is intended for reloading bottleneck cases.
Does the full-length sizing die de-prime the case?
Yes. The Full-Length Sizer Die sizes the outside of the case, de-primes it, and expands the neck to accept the bullet.
Does the seater die crimp the bullet?
Yes. The included Seater Die has a built-in roll crimper to secure the bullet at the same time it is seated.
What press thread does this die set use?
It uses standard 7/8-inch-14 thread.