Dies, opinions

[500000KV]

So many options now, not sure what to pick up. Getting them in 28 Nosler, loading 195's. Didn't know if there was a preferred set guys were using.
Thanks,
Matt

 

[FURMAN]

I prefer Redding competition seater with s bushing full length sizer.

 

[MudRunner2005]

I neck-size until I have to FL size them, so I always buy 3-die sets.

I prefer Redding, but you can't go wrong with Redding or RCBS.

 

[Brad615]

I also love the redding dies, I use the master hunter die set, $120 for both the micro seating die & full re-size. Also there customer service is 2nd to NONE! I had a jammed case that was not coming out without damaging the die! I called their customer service talked to Don who told me to send to them, 1 week later I get a new re-size die in the mail. Also not sure if this is standard but he had me send a fired case that was not re-sized which I assume to make sure the new die fit correctly. There is a lot of great die companies out there but for me after that customer service & the quality of the dies I will only use Redding.

 

[gohring3006]

I like the bushing dies.
I use the RCBS FL bushing die for my 338 Lapua, with a standard seater die.
I use a Lee collet die with a Redding body die for 6.5 creed and 30-06 with the Hornady new dimension seater.
Standard FL RCBS dies for .243. I have found great accuracy with all of them.

 

[desertbull]

I perfer Forster dies. Their micrometer seating dies are awesome.

 

[500000KV]

Lots of Redding fans, looks like that's what I'll go with. Thanks very much fellas!

 

[gunaddict]

Redding dies is all I use. Good choice.

 

[reeldawg]

Redding or Whidden

 

[alcesgigas]

Reedawg got it down! I have and use both, but sure prefer the Whidden Micrometer Seater because I can see it. Redding's just too small and dark, but solidly accurate none-the-less.

 

[cape cove]

I've used and have most of the popular brands but find the Forster dies do a great job in my rifles. I like the adjustable expander ball on the sizer spindle and the seater die works great.

 

[Lonewolf74]

I've used and have most of the popular brands but find the Forster dies do a great job in my rifles. I like the adjustable expander ball on the sizer spindle and the seater die works great.

Just asking do you mean do a great job compared to Redding, Whidden and other high-quality dies? Or compared to RCBS, hornady and other cheaper dies?

I have Forster dies too but no experience with Redding or Whidden to compare. I am happy with the forster dies I have but need some dies for my 300 win mag and am pondering weather to stick with Forster or try out another brand, namely Redding or Whidden

 

[FURMAN]

I have all three. I prefer Redding but would not hesitate to use any of the three. I just feel the the Redding dies are the most simple but all make great ammo.

 

[cape cove]

Just asking do you mean do a great job compared to Redding, Whidden and other high-quality dies? Or compared to RCBS, hornady and other cheaper dies?

I have Forster dies too but no experience with Redding or Whidden to compare. I am happy with the forster dies I have but need some dies for my 300 win mag and am pondering weather to stick with Forster or try out another brand, namely Redding or Whidden

The dies I own are RCBS,( standard and comp) Lyman, Lee, Pacific Durachrome, Redding Hornady and Forster. Of these I prefer the Forster although all do a decent job.When it comes to run-out I find the Forster do the best job.