Anyone reload .260 Remington on a Dillon?

[alfack]

Hey all,

Just picked up a new hunting rifle and want to reload for it.

I have a Dillon 550b and reload lots of handgun ammo. But I'm not exactly sure what setup I need. I can't seem to find the usual die sets and caliber change kit for it.

If you do reload for this cal, what dies/setup are you using?

Thanks,

Allen

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[HotGuns]

The .260 is based off a .308 case.

Therefore you will need the .308 conversion kit. That would be the "I" shellplate and the #1 button.

Calll Dillon ask them about the powder funnel. They will send you what you need. The conversion kit is .49.00.

Any of the major die manufacturers willl work.

[alfack]

Cool. Yeah, after doing some research, I think the .308, 30.06 and .260 all use the same shell plate. I think I'll go with the full length sizer and not just the neck sizer.

I drove to Boise today and stopped in at the Sportsmans Warehouse. They had one set of RCBS dies. I didn't look too closely at them. Gonna try Cabelas tomorrow. I love this town, lots of good stores :)

[alfack]

Do you guys crimp your rifle cartridges? I noticed most die sets come with only two dies, the sizer and the seater. Just wondering if it is necessary to crimp?

[HotGuns]

That depends on the die set. One set full length sizes it and another just neck sizes. If it's a bolt action, you'll probably want the neck sizer.