Wanted: 5.6x52R dies and brass

Tonup

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• Apr 11, 2026

• #1

Hi, I'm looking for 5.6x52R dies and brass to build some ammo for a drilling.
Any help very gratefully received.
Thanks
Tim

 

Mr. Gain

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• Apr 11, 2026

• #2

I would try and get hold of five or six boxes of Norma or S&B factory ammo. For the amount you are likely to shoot with a drilling, this will be a smoother and less expensive route than sourcing components and tools.

 

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JonR

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• Apr 11, 2026

• #3

Tonup said:

Hi, I'm looking for 5.6x52R dies and brass to build some ammo for a drilling.
Any help very gratefully received.
Thanks
Tim

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Reloading solutions sell the dies. Forster Bench Rest 5.6 X 50 R Magnum Full Length Sizer and BR Bullet Seater 2-Die Set

 

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Bavarianbrit

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• Apr 12, 2026

• #4

JonR said:

Reloading solutions sell the dies. Forster Bench Rest 5.6 X 50 R Magnum Full Length Sizer and BR Bullet Seater 2-Die Set

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He has a different calibre. 5.6x52R i.e. .22 Savage Hi-power.
5.6x50ris a stretched .222rem/.223 case with a rim.

 

Mr. Gain

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• Apr 12, 2026

• #5

Dies from r 5.5x52R (.22 Savage High Power) are readily acquired, but brass is elusive, and .227/.228 bullet availability is patchy. IME, brass is prone to cracking at the neck, even with annealing, so if you do find some, get plenty. Honestly, 100-120 factory cartridges is as good a place to start as any. (I did this with my 5.6x50R Magnum, and am still only on my second box.)

 

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JonR

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• Apr 12, 2026

• #6

Bavarianbrit said:

He has a different calibre. 5.6x52R i.e. .22 Savage Hi-power.
5.6x50ris a stretched .222rem/.223 case with a rim.

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Ah, sorry! Mr Observant here

 

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Bavarianbrit

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• Apr 12, 2026

• #7

JonR said:

Ah, sorry! Mr Observant here

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I have one so picked up on it. A .223 die works for most of the case with a finisher of a .38/357 die to resize the web area as it is the same diameter.

 

Tonup

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• Apr 12, 2026

• #8

Thank guys. Hadn't clocked that Norma and S&B still listening ammo. That should make life easier.