Having seen the difference in runout between regular full length dies and 'match, or 'competition' dies (it doesn't really matter which die manufacturer you are comparing), my thoughts on the matter is if it is worth handloading, it is worth using the best die possible - even if you are cranking them out on a progressive. I'm fond of Redding competition dies, but others are good too.
The elimination of run out is the single biggest improvement you can make to run of the mill ammo, and it can be cured almost entirely by the use of quality competition dies.
Dies should last tens of thousands of rounds if you keep care of them, so the extra cost is almost a complete wash.
The elimination of run out is the single biggest improvement you can make to run of the mill ammo, and it can be cured almost entirely by the use of quality competition dies.
Dies should last tens of thousands of rounds if you keep care of them, so the extra cost is almost a complete wash.
