[CW]

I was curious, since Lee doesn't make a 6.5 Arisaka crimp die (they do for 7.7mm), would a .257 Roberts crimp die work? I seem to recall that they were similar cartridges and many a T38 was converted to hunting rifles in that caliber.
What say the Reloading Gurus?

 

[Vicasoto]

C W :

Just my opinion, but since the Roberts is a .257 caliber and the bullet you will be trying to seat is a .264 . So the 257 die is the wrong size to crimp the larger bullet.
The Japanese is 6.5 X 50 mm, a more correct die to use on reformed brass would be the old 6.5 X 53, but that is a guess.
Vicasoto

 

[Mike Rockhill]

Actually the type 38s that were converted to roberts used a wildcat 6.5x.257 roberts, a .257 roberts necked up to .264. So the .257 die would not work. Its just my opinion, but since i don't load 6.5 for an MG I don't bother with crimping. I don't think it is necessary unless you plan on putting your ammo through hell.

 

[Riceone]

I think Lee will make you a crimp die for a small fee. If not I bet some of the die makers already have one made. riceone

 

[BIG ED]

Its 25 bucks for thr dies. It takes about a month workmanship is first rate. I had one made for 6.5 carcano. It works very well.

 

[CW]

Thanks for all the info Gents! I have used the 7.7 crimp die sporadically, but with good results when I needed it. I'll check on Lee's sight and see if I can get a price quote.