Lately I have been hearing good comments about Redding dies. I mostly just purchased RCBS in the past just because they were there. In a hunting rifle that is capable of 3/4 to 1 1/2 moa would either company be a better choice? Reason I ask is I need to purchase 4 new sets soon for additional calibers.
My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
Lately I have been buying Redding, mostly because they are making semi custom stuff I can't get from RCBS. I own many sets of each, both are good quality.
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Posts: 7752 | Location: kalif.,usa | Registered: 08 March 2001
I won't say that RCBS dies are bad, but I think the Redding equivalent is just a bit higher quality. Having said that, the majority of dies from either maker should be capable of producing MOA loads...
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Posts: 1699 | Location: San Antonio, TX | Registered: 14 April 2004
Another vote for Redding dies - I prefer them over RCBS dies. I think the Redding dies are better engineered. Having said that RCBS dies will do the job. Both Redding & RCBS have pretty good customer service. I just ordered a case neck expander die from RCBS (for cast bullets), because Redding doesn't make one.
I tried a half dozen sets of Redding dies and they don't have a vent hole in the FL dies and will air dent case bodies. Also all of these dies were very rough on the inside and required polishing.
RCBS makes bushing dies now so there is no need to for me to look at them anylonger. I had to buy a new set of 270 WSM dies as the Redding were just intolerable with dented cases.
I'm staying with the gal I bought to the prom...her name is RCBS...she's never failed me.
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Posts: 28849 | Location: western Nebraska | Registered: 27 May 2003
I always liked Redding dies, but now that they're making the S die, the NS bushing one it strictly no contest. It's as good a die as I've ever used. Just one mans opinion. Best wishes.
