Redding Dies

[matt bradley]

Can anyone tell me if redding dies are any good, I'm looking to buy dies for my 40-82 win and when i checked buffalo arms they have two choices redding dies for about $65.00 and rcbs dies for about $155.00 or if anyone reading this has a set and wants to sell them let me know. Thanks Matt

 

[sunray]

Yep. Been using die from both for eons. Seems to me they were the same company at one time. Redding is the same quality as RCBS. RCBS is just a bigger name. .40-82 would be a special order from RCBS.

 

[BC Bigbore]

Interesting that you'd ask about Redding dies as I was going to pose that very question tonight. I was in town today and picked up a few things at one of the local toy stores (including the Nosler #6 reloading manual) and a set of Redding dies for my .270WSM (sold out of RCBS dies in that particular chambering) After checking them out, I like the fact that the decapper stem & bullet seater adjustment screws are both locked in place with a knurled locknut that doesn't require a wrench. The die box contains the allen wrench for the die adjustment locknut and they came with a spare decapping pin The local prices for RCBS were $39.99 and the Reddings were $43.99 so not a biggie in that department. If they build hunting ammo that shoots consistantly, I'm a happy camper

 

[superd222]

I use Redding Bushing dies for accuracy loading - they are my best quality dies.
RCBS are great too - Never a problem and they have EXCELLENT customer service AND technical support.

 

[bigbull]

They are excellent dies and I have been using them for years. They make fantastic competition grade dies, their presses and powder dispensers are amongst the most accurate and very durable.
bigbull

 

[todbartell]

Redding dies are great. Ive had them in 25-284, 260, and 280. I usually use RCBS

 

[souwest_ghillie]

Redding Bushing dies are outstanding.

 

[Boomer]

When I buy dies; Redding is my first choice, RCBS my second, and I try to avoid the third.

 

[matt bradley]

Thanks for the info guys I wanted to ask the question before I bought a set as there was an $85 doller difference between the Redding and RCBS,I guess you know which ones I'm going to order then. Thanks Matt

 

[martinbns]

Great dies.

 

[downwindtracker2]

For many ,Redding is first choice,with me it's Redding over RCBS,nicer outside finish.

 

[Buzz]

I've got a few deluxe sets...very nice dies. I prefer them over the RCBS or Hornady.

 

[buckbrush]

My buying preference is Forester benchrest dies, then Redding, then C-H, RCBS, ....

As a line of reloading tools, Redding is the best and never a bad choice.

 

[Billy The Kid]

if anyone reading this has a set and wants to sell them let me know.

I have a set of Redding dies in 40-82 but don't want to sell them. However, on the off chance that you live in Saint John, NB (or handy to there) you're more than welcome to borrow them.