redding dies

[fish_e_o]

got a new gun this weekend and some how a new set of dies found their way home with it all i can say is i'm in love... when i have the spare cash i'm trading out all my lee dies for redding dies. and if i didn't already have the factory crimp the fact that they can crimp is pretty awesome too

the resulting bullets shoot better and they're faster to make. i guess i just never knew any better than my lee dies.

that is all... now i need to go home and make some holes touch

 

[savage express]

You should also try the carbide button for lubeless internal neck sizing.

 

[Innovative]

Redding Dies

fish_e_o .......

The same thing happens to me when I get a new rifle. Reloading dies seem to spring out of nowhere.

The most important thing when comparing dies is not the brand name. It's the particular features of each die that each manufacturer provides. I really like the bushing dies that Redding makes. However, they're now available by RCBS and Forster. RCBS seems to have the very best customer service (at least that's been my experience). I also like the Lee Collet crimp die, because for some calibers this die has no equal.

Each die manufacturer has some patented features that can't be reproduced by other companies. Pay attention to the particular "features" of each die. Otherwise, if you're just buying standard dies from Redding, and paying a whole lot more for the name.

- Innovative

 

[horseman2]

Redding dies

You should also try the carbide button for lubeless internal neck sizing.

I was reloading my .25-06 this morning and could not believe how hard it was to extract the expander button.
This is the first I heard of a Carbide Button.
How and where would I get one?

Mel

 

[savage express]

Don't know where in BC.
The button kit is around the $30 mark.

 

[Ruger007]

I got my carbide 223 button from sinclairs. Works great no more neck lube

 

[Ron AKA]

got a new gun this weekend and some how a new set of dies found their way home with it all i can say is i'm in love... when i have the spare cash i'm trading out all my lee dies for redding dies. and if i didn't already have the factory crimp the fact that they can crimp is pretty awesome too

the resulting bullets shoot better and they're faster to make. i guess i just never knew any better than my lee dies.

that is all... now i need to go home and make some holes touch

Specifically why are the Redding dies better than the Lee?

 

[John Y Cannuck]

Watch for an article from me in the shot show section on Redding,
I'm at the show right now.
Redding has some very nice NEW stuff, and some updates for owners of existing Redding Equipment that will amaze.

 

[ripitup911]

i've been told that RCBS, Forster and redding are all owned by the same parent company can anyone shed some light on that??

 

[Ron AKA]

I was reloading my .25-06 this morning and could not believe how hard it was to extract the expander button.
This is the first I heard of a Carbide Button.
How and where would I get one?

Mel, the problem is that your die neck is sizing your brass down too much. The force can be reduced some by using a bore brush dipped in powdered graphite and applied to the inside of the neck before sizing.

However, a much better solution is to use a bushing die, like the Forster Bushing/Bump die. You select a bushing just small enough to give your neck 0.001-0.002" of tension. No expander ball is required. You work your brass a lot less and the case can last up to 40 reloads or longer. Also the less you work the brass in the neck, the less chance of causing runout of the neck and resulting inaccuracy. Another alternative is the Lee Collet Die.

I think Forster makes a better die than Redding and the price is lower.

 

[Ron AKA]

i've been told that RCBS, Forster and redding are all owned by the same parent company can anyone shed some light on that??

I doubt it. Most Forster products used to be Bonanza until Forster took them over. When the Bonanza patents ran out Redding has been trying to copy them and catch up. I don't believe they have, and Forster still sets the standard.

 

[warrenb]

Specifically why are the Redding dies better than the Lee?

X2. Inquiring minds want to know. For instance my Lee collet dies produce less runout than my Redding neck die when making 223 ammo.

Why is the ammo faster to produce and shoot better when produced with your redding dies.

 

[ben hunchak]

From my experience they're in a totally dif. league when it comes to quality, durability, the smooth inside machining (honing?) alone make working with these dies and Forster as well much more rewarding, I especially like the bushing dies and not needing an expander. You also have the benefit of choosing how much case neck tension you want. Most things Lee fall apart on me and aren't built for heavy/long service! Lee does come up with some innovative ideas but don't follow it up with quality work or materials.