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Redding vs Forster FL Dies

Gquire

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Feb 11, 2022
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Louisville Ky
Putting together my first dasher. Is one better than the other(forster/redding)I'm down to those two as they fall within my current budget. will be a non-bushing die as i will be using Cortina's mandrel die to set final neck tension. using alpha brass if it matters.
Thanks
 
For a non bushing die I would go with the Forster. In my experience the Forster sizes down slightly smaller and fits a custom chamber better than the Redding. Go easy on the lube and use a die wax like Imperial or Creedmoor Sports.

I would also consider a bushing die for the added adjustability.
 
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For a non bushing die I would go with the Forster. In my experience the Forster sizes down slightly smaller and fits a custom chamber better than the Redding. Go easy on the lube and use a die wax like Imperial or Creedmoor Sports.

I would also consider a bushing die for the added adjustability.
i was just looking at midsouth they have the bushing fl die and the micrometer seater for $200. thanks for the input
 
i was just looking at midsouth they have the bushing fl die and the micrometer seater for $200. thanks for the input
I was going to link that one but you didn't say anything about a seating die. That would be a good choice IMO. Oh, and I really like the Cortina mandrel die.
 
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I was going to link that one but you didn't say anything about a seating die. That would be a good choice IMO. Oh, and I really like the Cortina mandrel die.
yeah im probably gonna pull the trigger on that, gets me up and running for 300ish including cortinas die. thanks again
 
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