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Old January 26, 2013, 01:15 PM   #6
wncchester
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"Is there enough of a difference in accuracy gained from the high end sets to warrant the extra cost when it comes to the hunting/recreational/ranges"

No. On average, standard dies work very well and even the worst do quite well. And any maker will replace defective dies.

All our die makers work to the same SAAMI specifications and that's a range, not a specific point, so claims that one brand is made to 'tighter tolerances' is foolishness. High cost dies won't automatically do you any good anyway, it takes a very accurate rifle and highly skilled reloader to take avantage of the few things the best dies may allow.

Start with the Lee's and they may well be all you'll ever need. IF/when you do spring for costly dies get Forster or Redding because they are the ONLY threaded dies that have full length alignment sleeves to insure the case AND bullet are inline before seating starts - and, IMHO, that's all the high dollar dies do for us. Micrometer seater heads are only user aids, they don't do a thing for the finished ammo.

The costs you mention can be beaten by most mail order companies.
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