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tpcollins · July 12, 2012, 06:45 AM

I started with Lee dies for my .204, .223, .243, ,380 Auto, and .40 S&W - cheap and they seem to work ok I guess. But I decided to buy a set of Redding dies for my .223 AR15 and I was really impressed with the quality of these dies over the Lee that I bought a set for my .204 as well.

Originally I bought a RCBS for my .204 but hated the way the bullet seater set up so I took it back to Cabelas and ordered the Lee. I've never been happy with the results at the range with my reloads versus factory ammo. I have both .204 and .223 loaded up using Redding dies and will be heading to the range to see how these do.

July 12, 2012, 06:45 AM	#8
tpcollins Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 558	I started with Lee dies for my .204, .223, .243, ,380 Auto, and .40 S&W - cheap and they seem to work ok I guess. But I decided to buy a set of Redding dies for my .223 AR15 and I was really impressed with the quality of these dies over the Lee that I bought a set for my .204 as well. Originally I bought a RCBS for my .204 but hated the way the bullet seater set up so I took it back to Cabelas and ordered the Lee. I've never been happy with the results at the range with my reloads versus factory ammo. I have both .204 and .223 loaded up using Redding dies and will be heading to the range to see how these do. __________________ What direction did that last shot at Kennedy come from?