Redding Dies
- Thread starter Boomer686
- Start date
I have a number of Redding die sets among others (Lee, RCBS, Lyman) and find the Reddings to be the best of the bunch.
Mark
I buy Redding dies only. I think they are the best. Yes, always get the 3 die set.
Farlsincharge
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Saskatchewan
I like them, mind you I have no complaints about my rcbs dies either.
Smooth operation of the sizing dies (although I really like the Lee collet dies, too) and the seaters never give trouble with different ogives and type of bullets. So far, anyway. I have had issues with a Lee seating die sticking to .338 Accubonds and pulling them back out of the case. The one set of Lyman dies I have are pretty roughly finished compared to all the other brands.
The Reddings just seem to be a bit nicer finished and a bit smoother in operation. It's not a huge difference, but it is there.
Mark
- Location
- The Conservative part of Ontario
The only problem I can think of with Redding dies, is that they are damned expensive.
Other than that, they are top notch.
Other than that, they are top notch.
BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Scotland
Other than them being really good, I can't think an issue.
I buy a Redding neck sizer and body die as well as a RCBS competition seating die for all my rifle calibers. If I get 1F brass I use the redding full length resizer for the first reload. Been working very well for me.
When it comes to reloading equipment, the statement "you get what you pay for" holds true.
ILoveBigRacks
Regular
- Location
- Beaumont, AB
Clay at Prophet River carries them. I'm sure there are a few more on the site as well.
ILoveBigRacks
Regular
- Location
- Beaumont, AB
I've yet to find them cheaper than RCBS, usually on par or up to $10 more a set from what I've seen. At least that seems the case for standard sets. You've found them cheaper somewhere?
Redding seaters also have the built in crimper. It's a bit of a pain to set up properly and I finally gave up and will use a crimp die now if I want to crimp, but the function is there to use if you have the patience. I had some that crimped fine, but then had a whack that collapsed the shoulder from improper seating depth before I realized it even. Tried and tried to reset the depth and crimp to my liking but time is just too precious a commodity so I said screw it finally.
I've also had great result from RCBS dies, no issues whatsoever to date. Haven't used anything other than those two so can't comment - never had reason to use anything else so why change the routine now if it's working so well.
