First Look: New Reloading Dies From Redding

Dies and die sets now available for the ARC family of rifle cartridges.

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posted on August 11, 2025
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Redding reloading die ARC rifle cartridge

Redding Reloading Equipment is known for making handloading tools and accessories and is now coming with new die sets that are tailored for the 6mm ARC, 22 ARC and 338 ARC cartridges. These new die sets underscore Redding's commitment to supporting emerging and innovative cartridges that meet the evolving needs of precision shooters, hunters and enthusiasts of modern-rifle platforms.

First created by Hornady Manufacturing, the ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) family has gained considerable traction in recent years for its superior ballistic performance in compact, high-efficiency platforms. Redding's new offerings provide serious reloaders with the precision tools required to maximize performance and consistency from these advanced cartridges.

The ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) family includes 6mm ARC, 22 ARC and 338 ARC, all of which are designed to work in AR-15-pattern firearms. Created for both low recoil and high accuracy, these cartridges offer superior ballistics for long-range shooting, hunting and tactical applications. All three cartridges use high-BC (ballistic coefficient) bullets for better energy retention and precision. As such, they outperform traditional cartridges like the .223 Rem. at longer distances while maintaining lightweight versatility.

Additional 6mm ARC dies and die sets are now available that are optimized for high-performance target and varmint loads. In addition to this, there are new 22 ARC dies and die sets designed for varmint hunters and competitive shooters who seek the high velocities and flat trajectories are possible with this cartridge.

Redding’s 338 ARC dies and die sets offer a great combination of power and accuracy when shooting suppressed and unsuppressed.

These new dies and die sets for the ARC family of cartridges reflect Redding’s commitment to delivering the high-quality tools to help handloaders get the most from modern rifle cartridges, no matter if it’s on the range, in competition or in the field. Visit redding-reloading.com for more information on these new handloading dies or other products from Redding Reloading Equipment.

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