Who makes the best dies or at least is best value for money

I have tried RCBS, Lee and Forster dies and I much prefer Forster. Tron

Wilson, Redding

Ditto Reloader66

Definitely Redding dies. Have tried dies from RCBS, Lee and Hornady in addition to Redding. The Redding dies are mirror smooth inside and are very easy to adjust. The Hornady dies are surprisingly good too though.

I like redding, but I tend to go with RCBS because I'm so impressed with their customer service.

Until 2 months ago I had 20 sets of Lee, 10 sets of RCBS, and one set of Wilson.

I thought all dies were about the same.
Then I got some Forster dies and a concentricity gauge.

I just ordered some Forster Ultra and Lee collet dies, for calibers I already have dies for.

I have used only Lee, Redding, CH4D, and RCBS and I have to vote for Redding. They are all good but the Redding stands out. Later.

Just got a CO-AX press so bought some Forster BR dies they are better than the Lee, & RCBS that I have. It's hard to beleave their could be a better seater die. Forster #1

Redding, RCBS and CH4D.

I am also in the Redding camp but like the bushing dies.

FLIP I USE LEE SPEED DIES AND I DO BELIEVE THEY ARE THE BEST FOR THE MONEY. I MAY GET SOME FLACK FOR SAYIN IT BUT FOR A SINGLE STAGE PRESS SPEED DIES ARE HARD TO BEAT [FOR THE MONEY].

THE 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTS US ALL..............

Redding over RCBS

Bob257

If you want the best Neil Jones Period! Then redding / wilson. Lately through I have had problems with every Ackley FL die from redding. They are to tight or the die is to short. No problem they fixed them after I sent them some cases.

posted 12-30-2002 22:50
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Howdy,

First, let us assume we are talking about "screw-in" dies and not straight-line hand dies.

Second, let us all agree that even the cheapest, crookedest, worst finished set of dies out there can still make fairly decent "blasting" ammo.

Third, my assumption is that you are talking about "accuracy" dies.

It has been my experience that Lee, Lyman, Hornady, C&H, RCBS, Redding, Herters, and Forster/Bonanza dies all can make decent ammunition. My favorite dies because of ease of use in making "accurate" ammo are Forster/Bonanza. Redding ranks a close second, with a virtual tie between Lee collet and C&H dies for third. My least favorite dies are Hornady, and the most WARM FUZZY FEELINGS come from using those old, OLD Herter's dies.

There it is... for what its worth.

Coach