Redding dies - Competition versus Type S
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Re: Redding dies - Competition versus Type S
I agree with 427Cobra, the MicroSeater from Redding is a worthy tool, but I don't see the need for a Micro (Competition) Bushing Sizing die.
You're either going downtown with the bushing, or you're not and the standard sizing stem is fine, either way.
Chris
I agree with 427Cobra, the MicroSeater from Redding is a worthy tool, but I don't see the need for a Micro (Competition) Bushing Sizing die.
You're either going downtown with the bushing, or you're not and the standard sizing stem is fine, either way.
Chris
Re: Redding dies - Competition versus Type S
I have a couple of the Redding Comp F/L sizer dies. But I bought them when they were out new before I understood everything about them. Probably 99.999% of handloaders DON'T NEED THEM. Unless you're planing on doing some neck turning, neck annealing or trying to play with neck tension, probably 70% of handloaders don't need ANY bushing dies.
The comp seaters are a different story. The sliding "thimble" sleeve helps align everything before it gets in place permanently.
If you have to stop and think "Do I need this new widget?", you probably need to study it more and find out what it does and does not do. Most of the time I've already been trying to make something when it comes on the market. I usually know if I need it when I see it.
I have a couple of the Redding Comp F/L sizer dies. But I bought them when they were out new before I understood everything about them. Probably 99.999% of handloaders DON'T NEED THEM. Unless you're planing on doing some neck turning, neck annealing or trying to play with neck tension, probably 70% of handloaders don't need ANY bushing dies.
The comp seaters are a different story. The sliding "thimble" sleeve helps align everything before it gets in place permanently.
If you have to stop and think "Do I need this new widget?", you probably need to study it more and find out what it does and does not do. Most of the time I've already been trying to make something when it comes on the market. I usually know if I need it when I see it.
Re: Redding dies - Competition versus Type S
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nessal</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the only difference between the two is that the Competition has a micrometer </div></div>
There is that "sliding sleave" thing. The Comp Neck sizing die has a sleave that holds the case concentric as the neck is sized. This is supposed to reduce runout.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nessal</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the only difference between the two is that the Competition has a micrometer </div></div>
There is that "sliding sleave" thing. The Comp Neck sizing die has a sleave that holds the case concentric as the neck is sized. This is supposed to reduce runout.
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