Hi, All-
I'm building a 6.5 Creedmoor based on a Savage Target Action- tuned/trued- with a Brux barrel. My first foray into handloading, I'd rather buy a good set of dies up front- and not have to upgrade at a later date. I'm not going to be a high-volume reloader, and am not planning on going with a progressive press at this time- will probably never load more than 100 rounds at a session. And right now, only in this caliber. 
I think I've kind of narrowed my selection down to these:
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With the Whidden's, which setup do I need? Would I want the bushing- or non-bushing sizer die? What's the difference between the two? Is the micrometer seater worth the extra $$$'s? I don't mind spending money to get the best- but I don't want to waste money, either. I want to load accurate ammo- and work to develop loads- but I'm not going to be a competition level shooter, either. I am my own competitor, I guess you could say!!
Any comments/thoughts/further suggestions?? 
Thanks-
Wes

Hi, Paul-
And THANKS for the welcome- in spite of my question might perhaps be perceived to be misplaced- but IN MY DEFENSE, it is a single shot bolt action!! 
Besides, everyone knows that the most knowledge/experience resides with those who don't need more than one shot to hit their target... so that's why I came here for advice. (I'm also putting together a Thompson Center Contender in .223... I know... that's just a popgun to you guys!)
Yes, I'd definitely appreciate it if you could look at those 3 dies and make any suggestions or recommendations... They all 3 look like good options to me, just not experienced enough to make the best choice. 
Definitely in love with those Winchester High Wall's.. Of course, I'm sure you're referring to originals~ *s* I just recently learned of the 'reproduction' Brownings/Winchesters, and think they're beautiful rifles.. might get myself one for a retirement present next year... but who knows, I may evolve further to the oldies by then!
Wes

Wes;
The High Wall doesn't have to be original.... repro's are welcome here!  As SSShooter says, them turning-bolt's... um.. not so much.

The Midway link seems dead (at least right now)... 
I don't know anything about Whidden's custom dies, but the Redding die set from LRPrecision is what I would go with.  I LIKE Redding dies, and have had excellent luck with them.
If, however, Whidden happens to use the same chamber dimensions/reamer for their dies as your barrel was chambered with - it may be a better bet.

Paul F.

I own too few sets of Hornady dies to "grade" them properly... So I can't comment.  My 8.15x46R dies are Hornady, and I have no complaints.
Aside from that, they would be considered a "standard" die set. Probably fine, but the Bushing die, and the Micrometer seating die (whether Redding, or another brands similar offering) will give you more control of your loaded rounds, should you choose to excercise it.

This is a far friendlier forum than some.... one gun forum I used to frequent (non-single shot), they would just outright ban someone if they didn't like the question. No warning, just "off to the cornfield with you".   

Hmm.. I wonder, could 6.5 Creedmoor be put in a High Wall? 

Paul-
The chamber's being cut by Sharp Shooter Supply, the same one who's doing the true & time job on the action... I imagine I can get the info as to the chamber reamer dimensions from them, Lisa's been very helpful in my dealings with them. The round sounds like a pretty good choice for me... a round that it's not difficult to get good accuracy out of- I decided it'd be a good choice for me with my inexperience. I'd think it'd be a good round in any action. Before I decided to this route with this gun, I was strongly studying the EAB rifle... not quite sure why I digressed in the direction I did.... but I'm still VERY interested in a falling block-actioned rifle... very. 
Wes

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Ditto, plus I'd bet $$ Fred from SSS could provide with the exact chamber dimensions.

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kurt

If you want to compare Chamber Dim's with Die Dim's you can make a ferrosafe cast of both. When you have both in hand remember they should not be the same, die has to size smaller than the chamber.

However the easy way to go is use a bushing neck size die and forget about the rest. Once the brass is fire formed no need to go back to the F/L dies. Long as it will chamber with the F/L die size first time it's all that's important.

Boats