308 die set

[poke5353]

I have been loading for a while and I have always full length sized. I use a rcbs 2 die set. I just bought 400pcs of lapua 308 brass. Should I stick with the dies I have and just fl size them or should I get a new set of dies. My rifle custom built bolt action. I am about to start shooting some f t/r and i will be shooting steel to about 850. I am also going to be shooting 155smk palma bullets. I am not willing to spend a butt ton of money on dies but I would like to know if there any alternatives I should choose over what I already have? If so which dies should I look at?

Thanks in advance

 

[K_4c]

Re: 308 die set

I have both RCBS and Redding... My redding dies seem to offer a better overall product. I bought the 3 pc die set which included the neck die...no issues to date with my reddings.

My 2 cents

 

[poke5353]

Re: 308 die set

Thanks man but I don't really want to drop $160+ on a die set at the moment.

 

[K_4c]

Re: 308 die set

Picked my set up brand new for $58 at scheels sporting store....

 

[poke5353]

Re: 308 die set

Sry I was thinking of the bushing dies. That sounds better.

 

[mkollman74]

Re: 308 die set

Personally, I am using the Forster Ultramicrometer set. Luv 'em...

 

[Belisarius]

Re: 308 die set

custom bolt action? you have to necksize, your brass will last forever.

 

[poke5353]

Re: 308 die set

Yes it is a KMW built bolt action. Are bushing dies worth the money for neck sizing?

 

[Oneteam]

Re: 308 die set

I use bushing neck dies from Redding and they have been worth every penny they cost. If you wait sometimes they show up used and you can save some money.

 

[jsthntn247]

Re: 308 die set

I'm using a Lee Collet, body die, and competition seater. Runnout has been less than .002

 

[Southpaw357]

Re: 308 die set

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mkollman74</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Personally, I am using the Forster Ultramicrometer set. Luv 'em... </div></div>

I agree. Price is right and ammo is concntric as can be. I use the mic seater and the f/l sizer in my forster co-ax press

 

[datguy]

Re: 308 die set

I'll be buying some "nice" 308 dies in the next month or so. I am torn between the following:

Redding Competition Bushing 3-Die Neck Sizer Set ($215.99) with the carbide size button ($33.49) and Redding's bushings ($23.99ea)

OR

Forster Utra 2-die set (Ultra Micrometer seating die and FL sizing die - $94.99) and Forster Precision Plus Bushing Bump Neck Sizer Die with 3 Bushings ($75.99)

The Forster setup is significantly less money and a lot of guys seem to like the Forster over the Redding. I'm still undecided.

 

[Oneteam]

Re: 308 die set

They are both great set ups. Forster and Redding make top notch products, go with what fits your budget.

 

[Blackbrush]

Re: 308 die set

I use Redding bushing dies. I have a competition bushing neck die and a body die I need to get rid of for somebody that's looking to save a few bucks.