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| I like the RCBS X die, mostly because I hate to trim cases...
All of my dies are RCBS, but the Redding dies are top notch also, maybe better, but whos counting, both are good. |
| Posts: 42309 | Location: Twin Falls, Idaho | Registered: 04 June 2000 |
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| LEE collet for sizing use only brass that was fired in the same rifle to avoid fl sizing in a bolt gun I have found crimping to be a wasted effort if you must crimp LEE fatory crimp is my choice for bullet seating I have used RCBS&LEE and am not really pleased with either will be trying a FORSTER |
| Posts: 206 | Location: Alberta ,Can | Registered: 29 October 2004 |
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| I have a plain (non-bushing) Redding die set for my 6,5x55. It works GREAT. I just added a Lee factory crimp die and now I'm shitting in tall cotton.
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| Posts: 7158 | Location: Snake River | Registered: 02 February 2004 |
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| What I get is a Hornady die set because I really like the seater die. The bullet guide is sweet. And a Lee collet neck sizer. You're not likely to need a crimp die using the Lee collet sizer. If I was full length sizing I'd get a Lee factory crimp die. Full length dies don't give consistent neck tension IMO. |
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| Ditto on what Ray said. You are talking about hunting loads. I'm sure the other advice you've gotten here is very good, it's just a lot more than you probably need for accuratereloading (couldn't resist the pun) in a hunting 'iron. In most circles RCBS and Redding are the two dies used by the majority of everyday shooters for, and for good reason. Both are usually well made, accurate, and reasonably priced. Both have good customer service departments to boot.
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| Posts: 816 | Location: Michigan | Registered: 14 April 2004 |
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| I recommend that you try RCBS dies at first preferably with a X-die. Then if you want to move on to specialty dies try the redding bushing dies etc. I use both and think that the Reddings are a little nicer finished but their sizer dies don't have a shoulder relief hole and it's easy to get dented necks if you're not super careful about how much neck lube you use. Forster dies are expensive and IMO aren't worth the extra cost. Lee collet dies are a great design but like most Lee products are made somewhat cheaply. Most of the best loads I've ever developed were made with RCBS dies, and other than for some specialty uses I don't find that in general other brands are appreciably better...........DJ |
| Posts: 3976 | Location: Oklahoma,USA | Registered: 27 February 2004 |
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| I like Redding dies. I do not use the bushing type. I have RCBS that work well also. |
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