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Re: redding dies?
You will eventually need to full length size them.
For my most precise rifles, I bought the redding full length bushing dies and removed the expander ball. No more or no less accurate, but I never have to guess if the cartridge will chamber. And I can control neck tension on the turned necks.
Try the non match set that has a neck, body and seater die. Then when you need to set the shoulder or the body back a bit, you have the die on hand.
You will eventually need to full length size them.
For my most precise rifles, I bought the redding full length bushing dies and removed the expander ball. No more or no less accurate, but I never have to guess if the cartridge will chamber. And I can control neck tension on the turned necks.
Try the non match set that has a neck, body and seater die. Then when you need to set the shoulder or the body back a bit, you have the die on hand.
Re: redding dies?
Thanks for the relpy I ended up going with a neck, body, and seater competition kit can tweak the case as needed. Hope the competition kit with micrometers isnt over kill and a gimic i just fell for ... My logic being i hope I just saved money vs having to upgrade in the long run.
Also grabbed a Wilson trimmer it seemed like an intersting design once again hope i didnt fall for gimic.
Thanks for the relpy I ended up going with a neck, body, and seater competition kit can tweak the case as needed. Hope the competition kit with micrometers isnt over kill and a gimic i just fell for ... My logic being i hope I just saved money vs having to upgrade in the long run.
Also grabbed a Wilson trimmer it seemed like an intersting design once again hope i didnt fall for gimic.
Re: redding dies?
Ya that wilson trimmer looks nice, let me know how it works out.
I have the RCBS 2 die competition set for 80$ and a lee decapper because I prefer not to FL size before I clean/deprime (FL die has decapping pin). It get dirty fast. Currently have 300 once fired lapua 308 brass, gonna start learning to anneal after the next firing, as well as peruse neck sizing instead of FL sizing every time.
Right now my shooting skill doesn't justify that kinda of micro-management..IMO
Ya that wilson trimmer looks nice, let me know how it works out.
I have the RCBS 2 die competition set for 80$ and a lee decapper because I prefer not to FL size before I clean/deprime (FL die has decapping pin). It get dirty fast. Currently have 300 once fired lapua 308 brass, gonna start learning to anneal after the next firing, as well as peruse neck sizing instead of FL sizing every time.
Right now my shooting skill doesn't justify that kinda of micro-management..IMO
Re: redding dies?
I really like my Redding dies. I have the full length bushing and comp seating die for .223, and neck bushing and seating die for .338 LM. Both are great, I think you'll like them!
PS. I would think the comp. seating dies would be a bit of a waste of money if you just worry about the overall length of the cartridge, and don't seat based off ogive. But they definitely help get rid of run out. Worst I get is .003.
I really like my Redding dies. I have the full length bushing and comp seating die for .223, and neck bushing and seating die for .338 LM. Both are great, I think you'll like them!
PS. I would think the comp. seating dies would be a bit of a waste of money if you just worry about the overall length of the cartridge, and don't seat based off ogive. But they definitely help get rid of run out. Worst I get is .003.
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I usually neck size then shoot then full length then shoot then neck ...then repeat, clean and trimm as necessary.
I usually neck size then shoot then full length then shoot then neck ...then repeat, clean and trimm as necessary.
Re: redding dies?
I will be ordering up an RCBS MIC to set up ogive hopefullt today if they get back in stock.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: seanb</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I really like my Redding dies. I have the full length bushing and comp seating die for .223, and neck bushing and seating die for .338 LM. Both are great, I think you'll like them!
PS. I would think the comp. seating dies would be a bit of a waste of money if you just worry about the overall length of the cartridge, and don't seat based off ogive. But they definitely help get rid of run out. Worst I get is .003. </div></div>
I will be ordering up an RCBS MIC to set up ogive hopefullt today if they get back in stock.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: seanb</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I really like my Redding dies. I have the full length bushing and comp seating die for .223, and neck bushing and seating die for .338 LM. Both are great, I think you'll like them!
PS. I would think the comp. seating dies would be a bit of a waste of money if you just worry about the overall length of the cartridge, and don't seat based off ogive. But they definitely help get rid of run out. Worst I get is .003. </div></div>
Re: redding dies?
Would a full body die offer something a seperate body, neck die can't? Aside fromk a single step?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: attherange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I usually neck size then shoot then full length then shoot then neck ...then repeat, clean and trimm as necessary</div></div>
Would a full body die offer something a seperate body, neck die can't? Aside fromk a single step?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: attherange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I usually neck size then shoot then full length then shoot then neck ...then repeat, clean and trimm as necessary</div></div>
Re: redding dies?
Not really, just saves one step if you need to full length. I bought my Redding bushing dies as full length. No accuracy issues with them or over working brass. Then again, the guns I have these dies for are tight chambered and turned necks.
You bought good quality stuff, don't second guess yourself.
If you can afford it, buy a Mitutoyo digital caliper or a Starret dial caliper. They will last a lifetime.
If funds are tight, believe it or not the $10.00 digital from Harbour Freight is very accurate and I don't hesitate to recommend them. They are the same units that Midway and many other gun related places sell with their names on them and they cost much less money. Look for the coupon in car magazines and newspapers so you can get the caliper for the $10.00
If you haven't already bought one, don't forget you will need a chamfer/deburr tool for the case necks
Not really, just saves one step if you need to full length. I bought my Redding bushing dies as full length. No accuracy issues with them or over working brass. Then again, the guns I have these dies for are tight chambered and turned necks.
You bought good quality stuff, don't second guess yourself.
If you can afford it, buy a Mitutoyo digital caliper or a Starret dial caliper. They will last a lifetime.
If funds are tight, believe it or not the $10.00 digital from Harbour Freight is very accurate and I don't hesitate to recommend them. They are the same units that Midway and many other gun related places sell with their names on them and they cost much less money. Look for the coupon in car magazines and newspapers so you can get the caliper for the $10.00
If you haven't already bought one, don't forget you will need a chamfer/deburr tool for the case necks
