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Reloading dies - RCBS or Redding?
06 October 2005, 00:32
SnowwolfeReloading dies - RCBS or Redding?
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.
06 October 2005, 00:39
fredj338Lately 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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06 October 2005, 01:06
Pete EI 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...
06 October 2005, 01:17
MasteriflemanDitto - Pete E
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06 October 2005, 05:04
MHC_TXAnother 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.
06 October 2005, 06:55
Savage99I 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.
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06 October 2005, 07:53
vapodogI'm staying with the gal I bought to the prom...her name is RCBS...she's never failed me.
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06 October 2005, 08:11
jstevensRedding, no problem in particular with RCBS, just better finished, etc.
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06 October 2005, 10:34
buckshotI like the "thumb screw" adjustment on the Redding dies.
06 October 2005, 16:37
SkibumI wouldn't throw either one away to buy the other.
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Both are good but last 3 sets I have bought are redding, they are just a little classier finish wise.
07 October 2005, 07:28
Cal SibleyI 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.
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07 October 2005, 11:14
SnowwolfeI may be dumb but I am trainable, haha. I just bought two sets of Redding's to try out. One for an incoming 7mm mag and one for my son's 06
My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
07 October 2005, 17:06
brytstarNothing wrong with either but the last three die sets I have bought are Redding. They seen to have an ever so slight edge in quality, IMHO.
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