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17 May 2006, 22:32
brianbo
Which dies to buy?
Hi gents,
I have a Forster Co-Ax press and would normally prefer their dies... however, for a 338-06, they aren't listed among their standard calibers. They want approx $70. for a full length sizing die and about the same for the seating die.

Whose dies do you recommend?


Regards,
Brian


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18 May 2006, 01:19
jjmp
hi back, iv''e used nothing but rcbs for a long time but i''m trying some redding dies also , no problems with either, best of luck regards jjmp.
18 May 2006, 01:52
claybuster
I like redding a little better than the others.For what forster is asking you could almost get a redding deluxe set that comes with a full length size die,a neck size die and the seating die,,$87.50 at www.lockstock.com have fun,Clay
18 May 2006, 05:16
lawndart
I used RCBS for twenty years, then switched to Redding. Now, if Forster makes it, that is what I use. Otherwise Redding. I really like Redding's type "S" dies. Both Redding and Forster micrometer style seating dies are top notch.

I almost forgot.

For the utmost in accuracy I use Wilson dies for my smaller cartridges (6mm PPC, 222, 22 PPC). Those are used with a mallet or an arbor press.

LD


18 May 2006, 05:19
brianbo
Thanks for your replies.
Lawndart, any height issues with the Redding S dies on the Forster press?


Regards,
Brian


Meet "Beauty" - 66 cal., 417 grn patched roundball over 170 grns FFg = ~1950 fps of pure fun!

"Scotch Whisky is made from barley and the morning dew on angel's nipples." - Warren Ellis

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18 May 2006, 05:23
vapodog
I like RCBS for these dies.


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