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Lost Sheep · August 21, 2012, 07:10 PM

Nice setup

I forget, do you already have the dies?

Note that when Lee Precision sells dies, they come with the $7 shell holder included.

Lee dies are not as nicely finished as RCBS, Redding, Hornady or Lyman, but they do the job as well. Redding is reported to be smoother operating and there are some minor differences, but most loaders find little difference between brands in the finished ammo.

I'm not trying to steer you to or away from any brand. Just suggesting you check them all out.

Lost Sheep

August 21, 2012, 07:10 PM	#43
Lost Sheep Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2009 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 3,341	Nice setup I forget, do you already have the dies? Note that when Lee Precision sells dies, they come with the $7 shell holder included. Lee dies are not as nicely finished as RCBS, Redding, Hornady or Lyman, but they do the job as well. Redding is reported to be smoother operating and there are some minor differences, but most loaders find little difference between brands in the finished ammo. I'm not trying to steer you to or away from any brand. Just suggesting you check them all out. Lost Sheep