Cortina Precision Micro HS Full Length sizing die

[@scotttomlinson1057]

I love to see somebody that is at the top of their game turn around and use their knowledge to create something to help others improve themselves. Good stuff.

[@ErikCortina]

Thank you

[@JeffP-z6y]

Do you make one for neck size only?😂

[@user-TJ365]

Hahaha

[@tonesmith909]

😭

[@Banjoandguns]

I was needing one too.

[@Bassboy123]

Iv only shot out to 1k this week And was grouping 6”inch & do not know if it been re sizing full or kneck 🤔😂 But it’s working 🤣

[@Deuceblank]

Oh no you didn't 😂

[@josojoso1974]

It would be nice to have it in 300 win mag!

[@03patines]

Great idea and implementation, Erik! The only thing I would have preferred different is the locking ring: I don't like set screws against the threads. I prefer the locking rings that are split, and the screw closes the ring around the threads, so the threads are not touched. Alex

[@dolphincliffs8864]

I add two pieces of #9 lead shot and then a steel set screw for the dies without the split rings. The brass screws are terrible.

[@85ZERO17]

LIKE SAC’s

[@aceprater5397]

@@dolphincliffs8864 I have done this on other lockrings as well. works good - doesnt mar the threads

[@garysnyder6020]

How about two rings, works like a locking nut tightening one against the other. Was the original process until wire was used to lock nuts on a shaft.

[@kochj0713]

Fantastic Erick I feel we are in a magical years when it comes to components in the thought that goes into the components that we use for reloading!

[@ghyslaindubois5942]

You answered one of my question at 6:25..! When searching your adjustment, and using same brass a couple times and adding 0.001 at a time, the result is never quite the same as on a new brass. Same for seating. Glad to see I’m not crazy. We’re kind of fighting spring back and/or friction when asking for only a very little movement. 👍

[@Whithersoeverthougoest]

Erik, Found you early while discovering reloading as my favorite hobby. Your principle of sticking with what produces the best results has really motivated me….I’ve learned so much from your wide range of topics you post about reloading, and now this also…wow!

[@ErikCortina]

Awesome, thank you!

[@HelenHoy-s3o]

Fantastic idea! I have three 6PPC rifles one of which I did not chamber and it is 4th under a go gauge requiring me to have two F/L dies. Changing the lock ring on one die for each different head space was a real pain hence two dies. Your die would make this a breeze and is easily repeatable.

[@randytolle6706]

You are pretty amazing Erik.. I remember the video where you told your background while driving to a match. Building a pipe fence with your Dad and seeing how the welder he had hired had a better job than digging post holes. Quite a success story.

[@dhooter]

The amount of info and accuracy I’ve learned from these videos is astounding. I started reloading watching a years worth of Cortina Precision videos. My first five shot group with my .270 hunting rifle was sub moa lol. This guy knows his shit

[@stephenthompson9722]

Eric between yourself and Keith I've been sizing this way. But using a Hornady FL die and I worked out how much I needed to turn the die to move the shoulder 1 thou. Better groups and my fps is more consistent. Thankyou thankyou thankyou!

[@stevehall4248]

Great job Erik and team!!

[@ErikCortina]

Thank you.

[@mckimmym]

Hadn’t thought much about the base diameter before eagle eye made a video, and now this one. I’ve been considering fitting my savage 110 6 mm arc chamber to my AR-15 chamber so I can do one sizing for both. Not only do I need to consider the headspace I need to pay careful attention to the base diameter as well. 👍

[@ErikCortina]

Yes sir.

[@markfox-wm7yk]

Wongerful product Erik. Glad to see it in production .

[@whitexeno]

My eyes watered looking at the price of the area 419 dies, so I appreciate yours is friendlier to my budget. After I shoot out my 6.5CM barrel I am going to pick up your die in 6gt 👍

[@ErikCortina]

Thank you

[@jamesarvin9539]

Thanks for contributing so many good products and information to our sport…

[@ErikCortina]

Thank you

[@BrickByBrickVets]

I love watching lifestyles of the rich and famous 🍿 while hand loading with my LEE dies in the bedroom of my car. ❤️

[@josh21griffin]

that die and press is probaby a weeks paycheck for a lot of peopke

[@BrickByBrickVets]

@@josh21griffin haha

[@curryFM13]

Long awaited! I am excited to get the die. I think that it will replace at least three others...

[@ErikCortina]

Thank you

[@user-TJ365]

Was just on the website looking at mandrel dies wondering when the FL sizing dies would be out.

[@tedperreard5375]

GOT MY 6.5 CM ORDER, SOON AS THE 300PRC COMES OUT WILL ORDER. GOOD JOB ERIC CANT WAIT TO TRY Out!!!

[@garymartin8451]

that's a beautiful product Eric; Brother and I both will be ordering.

[@ErikCortina]

Thank you

[@br4713]

2 good things : - micrometer adjustment for the shoulder bump - different body sizes The only thing that could make issues is that the die is made in two parts so it is possible to have a misalignment between the bushing and the body, or these parts may not be perfectly square to eachother. So I wonder how the concentricity of the sized brass is vs a regular die. I hope it's good because it would solve many issues we have with usual dies.

[@ErikCortina]

Trust me, we checked. :)

[@andrewhurstcars]

Thanks Erik. So what happens when the bolt can shut easily on fired brass after firing? Do you still bump it 2 thou?

[@markfox-wm7yk]

303 is soft and will scratch your case with out surface hardening even at high polish dust will bed into surface and cause fine scratches i highly suggest nitrate surface hardening.

[@ErikCortina]

The full length sizing dies are made of 17-4

[@curryFM13]

Got mine today. This thing is amazing! Great job Erik!

[@mftoutdoors7483]

YES, IT DOES, NEED TO FIX IT

[@ebi001]

Logical and efficient. The best product I've ever seen.

[@kirkethridge2500]

you should wipe the wax off your shoulder before measuring,, after bump for more accurate/true measurement.. it can transfer to your bump gauge too.

[@boydallen8059]

Really impressive. A little tip for your viewers, be sure to clean the sizing lube out of the chamber if you leave it on the case when trying cases in your rifle.

[@mckimmym]

Very interesting to see the fit in n the rifle after the sizing process. Always test it right?!

[@ErikCortina]

Yes sir.

[@DaleGraves-c1b]

You are on it Cortina !!! How long you been working on this?

[@ErikCortina]

About a year.

[@riflegus]

Looks like an awesome product. What do you use to seat bullets on your 7prcw ?

[@Yelladog78]

You're solving actual problems in the gun world with practical solutions which is why you're successful. I'll be buying this & a tuner brake for my next rifle

[@ErikCortina]

Thank you

[@halfdollar86]

That action is so dang smooth

[@soonersteve3733]

Erik, Do you recommend removing the ejector when test firing or only when determining your distance to the lands?

[@eggbert191]

What do you mean by clicker? Purchasing a 6.5prc soon and wondering if there are reloading issues

[@ErikCortina]

Clickers is when the brass sticks in the chamber causing your bolt to click when opening it after firing.

[@chazt4863]

What are the advantages of having the option to use the Micro HS bushing die or a CS die blank custom reamed? Thanks

[@qedsteve]

Interesting. Have worked up loads for my 6.5 PRC using "old school" Redding dies/bushings - however will be starting working up loads for 22-250 (picking up rifle next week). Do you have plans to produce this for the 22-250? All this on single-stage. I use the Dillon 550 and 750 for "plinking" with the single stage for "precision" Curious if any of the others here have worked up precision loads with progressive loaders?

[@fentonpainter7907]

Do you have any bushings with a profile cut that will size some of the neck, leaving space at the shoulder for the donut so that monolithic bullets can be seated deeper without touching the donut? Or would I have to do it in a separate die?

[@ErikCortina]

Our dies have a small area like that. Not sure if it’s enough.

[@tommybarret6741]

I thought 303 stainless steel is a free machining stainless and 416 stainless is a little tougher than 303. Are you using a special 303 alloy ?

[@ErikCortina]

The FL sizing dies are made of 17-4 Stainless Steel.

[@PlunderAndPillage]

I realize that most of your products are geared toward competition shooters and your cartridge selection reflects that.. I am not a competition shooter, but I would buy one of your sizing dies (should you choose to produce them) in all of the following 204 Ruger, 25 Creedmoor, 25-06, 6.5x55, 280 AI, 30-06, 35 Whelen and 375 WSM.

[@take1one]

Hey Erik. Do you have or have any plans to get one of those Bullet Seeker rifle mounted chronographs. I would love to use your pocketbook to test something I want but can afford. I'll buy your dies while I wait. Thanks bud

[@ErikCortina]

I don't need it for what I do. There will be tons of reviews on KZbin soon. :)

[@take1one]

@@ErikCortina I need a good review. Why lug that goofy orange box with all of its problems. (Cause you don't have to lug it anymore) Thanks anyway

[@drone4higher]

Erik this stuff is complected to say the least, can you start a reloading class in Texas ! I’ll pay anything to attend sir

[@allene.5306]

I'm having serious issues with the Dasher FL die I received. The telephone number on your website doesn't appear to work. I submitted some info via the form on your website.

[@vodekz1534]

Eric, do you have a 7mm Remington magnum busing full-size die to work with Forester red Press

[@longshooter457]

Where is your micro adjustable neck only sizing die? I really need one.

[@howardschwartz1462]

Just so I’m clear if you take the expander out of the expander dye, is that the same as a small base dye

[@Rico11b]

Question for you Erik. Can you build a FL resizing die that includes the Mandrel so it can all be done in a single pressing motion? Why hasn't anyone built that? Redding dies for example have an "expander ball" inside the FL resizing die. On the entry stroke the neck and shoulder is sized on the outside, and on the return stroke the inside of the neck is sized by the expander ball being pulled through it. Why can't you do the same thing with a Mandrel instead? Also the whole process could be done on the entry stroke to prevent the neck from being lengthened. That could also prevent the need to trim the necks because you're squishing the brass back against the top of the mandrel head. If a donut ever forms then turn the necks on the inside to remove it.

[@ForceRecon112]

area 419 M series die is basically that but without the bushing that this one has. Short Action customs and now Micron Precision both make bushing dies that can accept a mandrel as well

[@Rico11b]

@@ForceRecon112 Yeah I checked out the SAC. It would work, but there's no micro dial adjustment. Guess I really can't have everything. :)

[@ForceRecon112]

Area 419 does but I’m not paying 2x as much as this for a die. Erik is definitely doing us a service with this setup and price :) even with the mandrel due it’s cheaper than the SAC or area 419 stand alone dies

[@GreatValueVarget]

darn no 282 bushing for creed... guess ill check back in a year

[@ErikCortina]

Check again. It's there.

[@GreatValueVarget]

looks like it skips from .275-.285 @@ErikCortina

[@john-draftanimal]

On your website for your dies you don't list dies or bushings for 6mm arc. Are any of yours compatible?

[@user-TJ365]

Is there enough adjustment in the 6.5 PRC die to use it for 7PRC? I believe the 7 is .25” longer.

[@ErikCortina]

No

[@kenyablonsky]

How do you decide which bushings to use?

[@fredwilliams7551]

Erik love all of your products have my order in for the new sizing dies i wanted to ask i am looking to get into f class open and I am looking to purchase a custom rifle, but surprizingly there are limited options on the web could you recommend a good custom shop to build me a rifle please. Also what caliber would you recommend? thoughts on a 6.5 prc? thanks Keep the products and videos coming.

[@lawrencelewis1036]

Excellent instruction, That die looks really SKOOKUM!

[@jacksonanderson540]

I am going to get myself a Micro HS FL Sizing Die for my 6.5 PRC and I have measured some brass from some factory fired Hornady ammo I have shot and I get about 0.532 for the.200 line and I am going to use some Peterson 6.5 PRC brass once I’m ready to start loading for it and I was wondering if I am good getting a 0.532 chamber die to use if it should work fine

[@MMBRM]

Looks like a great die! However, there's no way I'm not going to poke at least a bit of fun at you for this description: "Smooth Resizing: The interior surface of the die is expertly polished and nitride coated. This combination ensures a smooth, uniform resizing process, minimizing the risk of case neck deformation and *enhancing concentricity for superior accuracy.*" I thought you said concentricity didn't matter or affect accuracy at all?

[@ErikCortina]

You still shouldn’t make crooked dies. 🤷‍♂️

[@MMBRM]

@@ErikCortina Oh, I agree. I also think it's great that they include the function of a small base die. I just thought it was a bit funny that you specifically say the increased concentricity creates superior accuracy.

[@MMBRM]

@@ErikCortina if you end up reading these replies could you answer my other question about whether or not you will make the internal die dimensions public? I want to compare them to my reamer specs to make sure I'm getting the amount of sizing I'd like.

[@ErikCortina]

I will probably do that. I’ll get with my team on it.

[@MMBRM]

@@ErikCortina Thanks, that would be great. I'll keep an eye on the page.

[@garysnyder6020]

Just found you 6 mounts ago. Have been watching past videos. Don't believe in plinking ammo. If you reload it, it should be the best you can do. Have you ever annealed after all the operations? I.E. it's ready to load but we anneal again prior to primer, powder and bullet.

[@MMBRM]

Hey Eric question for you about the dies. Would you be willing to publish the internal dimensions of each die so that we can compare them to our reamer specs? With all the custom reamers out there it would be beneficial to know how much your die is going to be sizing our specific cases. I regret it now but I didn't purchase undersize reamers at the same time so I could make my own dies.

[@alexs1972]

Ive always said some of the best gunsmiths and gun product manufacturers were/are some of the best shooters on the planet that started running out of performance from what the market currently offered.

[@jameshudson7471]

Erik, could I use the .308 mandrel die to size the base of my 7x57 AI?

[@ErikCortina]

If the base is the same size, then yes. Assuming the 7x57 isn’t too long.

[@lvgiantfan]

Do you have any recommendations for where to get a 7 prcw barrel to match your 7 prcw die? Thanks

[@ErikCortina]

jtsprecision.com or here jrcprecision.com

[@tomsrockets]

Erik, are you planning on making the Micro FL sizing die and Expanding Mandrel in 7PRC (not W)? I am planning on chambering a 7PRC instead of 7PRC-W due to greater case capacity and no need for resizing the necks. Thank you.

[@ErikCortina]

Yes.

[@mtruong713]

Will these work with the Armanov floating toolheads for the Dillon 750?

[@ErikCortina]

Yes

[@SixOFord]

I'm liking the innovation. I'm down for a 300winmag when they're available.

[@mikecrowley4275]

Same!! Make that 2 for the .300 Win Mag :-)

[@reubenhershberger8842]

300 Winnie for sure

[@user-TJ365]

Do you have an estimate on 7PRC availability? I’m getting ready to order dies and a tuner break for it.

[@NBKmediaPRS]

Getting ready to order one for my wife and I's 6.5 needmoor. Not exactly sure what bushing to get...as when I measured my factory Berger 156s it was .291 and my handloaded Hornady for my wife was .2905....so, I am kinda confused as to which bushing I should get.

[@NBKmediaPRS]

Both are Lapua brass*

[@robd.5263]

Hi Erik. Congratulations. I purchased the 7prcw die. What do you use for seating die? What do you recommend?

[@ErikCortina]

Jay can make you one. jrcprecision.com

[@howardschwartz1462]

Do you have to use Cortina bushings or can you use any manufactured bushing?

[@ErikCortina]

You have to use our bushings.

[@crvnmrhd]

Just in time for my 6BRA!

[@ErikCortina]

Thank you.

[@jerryestes1196]

What is the cost and where do I get one?

[@CascadingDream]

Please sell the rings separately too.

[@jimmiller6030]

Is there a die list. That your making dies for I need a wsm one for a tight base size. My chambers. Are on the minimum side. The custom die I have is only.0001 smaller and getting tight to close on multiple fired brass

[@Struttinhoyt88]

The website shows what calibers he’s making this die for. I seen 300 WSM listed.

[@chrisaguirre7018]

This is a very nice setup

[@ErikCortina]

Thank you

[@bradd8383]

I always learn something from you.. thank you.. good job in the Europeans

[@ErikCortina]

Thank you.

[@jheasley1]

Question’s pertaining to your new die, I understand by switching bushings you can go from 6 mm PRC, 6.5 PRC, 7 PRC and I’m assuming 300 PRC. Wondering since the parent cartridge of all the PRC’s is the 375 Ruger, can you go up to 375 Ruger bushing and reload even 375 Ruger cartridges?

[@ErikCortina]

No, the 6.5 PRC, 7PRC, and 300 PRC all have different body lengths. It doesn’t work like that. Same as the 7WSM and 300 WSM are not the same.

[@benitojuarez485]

Hello Eric been watching you since Texas barnD Freaking awesome! You do quality all around, like your work ethics. I imagine you like hunting?

[@ErikCortina]

Hunting is how all this started. lol

[@benitojuarez485]

@@ErikCortina you ever hunt any nilgai ?

[@longrange1114]

Does the sizing die size the base even more than the mandrel die does? I have a .535 chamber and am starting to get clickers. My current sizing die is only getting me down to .532 and I feel like it needs a little more.

[@martingagnon4547]

By over working the brass at the base, you work harden the brass and it lose its elasticity. So after multiple firing, the base no longer springs back. That's why you get clickers IMO

[@glockparaastra]

Shipping to South Africa?

[@blakecrawford9303]

I need a coupon code.......?

[@matthewmcallister8845]

Will the 6br die work with 30br?

[@ErikCortina]

Yes.

[@Phillymac]

Are you going to make one sized for 338 lapua magnum?

[@davidmaio6877]

Sir do you have time to talk to me on the phone about your dies

[@rkwjunior2298]

Is this "modular " like the SAC modular die? Can I buy a creedmoore die and use it for all the creedmoors as long as I buy the proper bushings?

[@ErikCortina]

Yes.

[@kilokiloj]

Thanks, Erik.

[@lelandgaunt7130]

Looks like great die, but I need it in 300 NM.

[@TheWarriorWorkshop]

what does a neck brush do?

[@jacobcastro1885]

Can we get an adjustable bushing?

[@davidmaio6877]

YOU'RE BRILLIANT !!

[@mastermoarman]

How about 223 rem?

[@ErikCortina]

Soon.

[@bobbytomson5778]

I have a reamer for 6.5 prc x 7mm from ptg... actually have krieger 7mm blank if you are interested in helping me with my build. Are u guys interested in reaming your new builder die?

[@extremepyro624]

That is sooooo awesome!!!

[@ErikCortina]

Thank you.

[@frankspataro9714]

Any minute now people are gonna say how you dont know jack shit lol 😂 your one of the best records show it 😊

[@Charles_ONeal]

Does it size the entire body?

[@ErikCortina]

Yes. “Full length”

[@clintsimmons]

If I buy the 6br can I buy the neck and shoulder bushings for the bra and dasher and just use one die?

[@ErikCortina]

No. They are different.

[@scottywatson9135]

Do you make die for 243cal

[@dougearl742]

I was hoping someone would make a die like this!

[@garymartin8451]

As an aside; this will be offered in 6AEC, right?

[@ErikCortina]

I assume you mean 6ARC. Yes, we will offer them.

[@garymartin8451]

@@ErikCortina That misspell is a result of fat fingers. Yes; 6ARC

[@FlyingRafterP]

7 mm PRC??

[@JacksonMalcolm]

Ill keep an eye on my 7-6.5 PRC for clickers. I may end up with a mandrel die. Now if you had 300 norma dies well then we'd be in buisness!

[@jcrows6627]

Will the .308 die work with the 243AI?

[@ErikCortina]

No.