hi folks, hopefully a quick question.
I currently use Redding dies for .308 and .223; in 223 I have the VLD seater stem.
I have heard that it is worth spending the extra on the Redding competition dies, but it is a lot extra. Is this the case?
recommended dies
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Re: recommended dies
I use Redding Comp but prefer the Forster micrometer seater and neck sizer, they are a lot less than Redding and give very good results.
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Mr_Logic
Re: recommended dies
Am I likely to see a real difference from using the more expensive dies? I have 200 nice new shiny Lapua cases, some with minor dings in the neck, which could do with sizing, so before I use my current set wanted to ascertain if I will need improved dies - no sense doing them with the old ones if this the case!
Re: recommended dies
The good thing about Forster is they are a lot cheaper than Redding, the results you get are as much down to press as dies. I use type S for .303 Brit but I think that is about all, the rest are competition/match dies of they are Redding and I do find the Forster give better results. The downside of running external bushing dies is Forster and Redding bushes are not interchangeable and I have quite a selection of bushed for my 7mm wildcat, at eleven quid ish each it is easy to have over GBP100 worth of bushes. I did make a couple as an experiment but they are a PITA to make to tolerance and ideally need hardening and grinding afterwards.
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DaveT
Re: recommended dies
I have both Forster Benchrest & Redding competition dies and both are great.
To me the beauty is in the micrometer adjustment rather than messing about with screw-in dies and 'try it & see' adjustments.... Pain in the '*rse'.
My money goes to Redding for the clarity of the micrometer markings which are much better than Forsters.
To me the beauty is in the micrometer adjustment rather than messing about with screw-in dies and 'try it & see' adjustments.... Pain in the '*rse'.
My money goes to Redding for the clarity of the micrometer markings which are much better than Forsters.
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Mr_Logic
Re: recommended dies
I have a vld micrometer seater stem for my 223, best thing ever!
I just wonder how much additional accuracy I would see from a 200+ die. Not getting a massive answer of "lots! Get the redding asap" from looking in t'interweb, so thinking I'll get the seater stem and a normal neck sizing die.
I just wonder how much additional accuracy I would see from a 200+ die. Not getting a massive answer of "lots! Get the redding asap" from looking in t'interweb, so thinking I'll get the seater stem and a normal neck sizing die.
Re: recommended dies
Mr_Logic wrote:
I just wonder how much additional accuracy I would see from a 200+ die.
Is that 200+, two hundred pounds plus?!!!
For one die?!! In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
Re: recommended dies
What rifle?
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
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