What is the quality of Lyman dies? I like other products of theirs I own but have heard very little of their dies. How would they rate beside RCBS standard dies with quality and price?

With 35 years of reloading experience here is my recommendation for die purchases. [Top to Bottom]
[1] Hornady
[2] Redding
[3] RCBS
[4] Lyman...15 years ago they were selling dies with FLOATING DECAPPING PINS.

I bought my first set of Lyman dies last week. Reason being that the 45-90 set I got came with their 'M' expander die. They'll be my last set as well. My only gripe with the Lee dies that have been my staple is short bodies. The Lyman have plenty long bodies, but the upper 1/3 has a gnurled grip machined into them instead of threads. This, in effect, leaves me with the same "short body" problem that Lee has. I should have bought RCBS.

Ian

I see why I've heard very little of them. I can get a used set or Lyman or RCBS cheap. All my dies are RCBS. I'll see if I can grab the RCBS.

Thanks.

I use mostly RCBS or Lyman dies. I can see no difference in the quality between these two and they are a slight bit better (IMO) than Lee or Forester.
I have several of the lyman PA (Precision Alignment) seating dies, and I like them. My hands are partly crippled, and they are easier for me to use.

Other than the M die, Lymans are my last choice.

my 1st set of lyman's were 416 rigby as they were only $20 and every one else was a quantum leap in price. after they worked out so well, i ended up w 5-6 other sets. no problems whatsoever. however a buddy had a couple sets and was very unhappy, expander balls wrong dia, that sort of thing. their 416 rigby dies have to be the best deal going pricewise.

I have only two set of lyman dies.
Set of pistol 38/357 in a true line jr press about 45 yrs old loaded about zillion 38spcls,
A set of 22/250 20yrs old still goin strong.