Best dies (measurable data only)

[ResearchinStuff]

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Why'd you cover up the Walmart bag with that paper stuff?

 

[HuntHarder]

I wouldn't say better as far as accuracy goes, but better as far as ease of set up and adjustment goes. An adjustable micrometer seating die makes fine tuning seating depth, considerable easier than a normal die. I also choose to use redding bushing dies without an expander ball and mandrel after. I feel like I get much more consistent bullet seating pressure with it or ( neck tension). Hard to quantify if a 200$ set of dies is 3x better than a $60 set.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Another thing that is real about resizing: if you step on or otherwise significantly take a neck out of round, an external bushing only is not adequate to return it to round. You'll need an expander ball or mandrel to get back to that fully round condition.

 

[Marbles]

Why'd you cover up the Walmart bag with that paper stuff?

Dollar General, I can tell you are a rich man shopping at Walmart.

 

[SDHNTR]

My question is are any easier to use? Should I stick with RCBS for my 6 creed dies or try something different?

I put Hornady lock rings on my RCBS dies.

I do get tired of bumping my forearm on the top of the RCBS FL die. Wondering if I want to get a set of Redding basic FL and seater just to avoid that.

I wonder if having the ability to change seating stems with the Redding would be nice, or perhaps using a carbide expander ball.

But, I have spare parts for RCBS dies, but would need to add those to the cost of the Redding.

I change all my Redding dies out for the carbide expander ball. It’s way more slick on the way out.

 

[Snowwolfe]

I will buy Hornady, Redding, or RCBS. The only factor I consider is which one costs less. I am a hunter, not a bench rest shooter.

 

[TaperPin]

I really like Old Man Taylor videos. This one about dies is an interesting data point. It doesn’t answer the question of if the same results would be common with other rifles, or if it only applies to one. I hope he does a longer follow up.