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alan · January 9, 2000, 01:00 PM

Redding dies supposedly have a very good reputation, though I have not used them. Have used RCBS dies for years, without problems, so far as I could ever tell.

As for "competition dies", I believe everyone has gotten on that bandwagon, or claims to have done so.

As to"accuracy", what do you mean by the term? How well can you hold? How good is your particular rifle? How good is the ammunition that you are loading, in YOUR rifle. Mechanical gadets are, or can be a lot of fun, helpful, or a waste of money. Don't forget the basics.

When I shot National Match Course competition, using a bolt rifle in 308 and 30-06, different cartridges I know, I loaded, using standard RCBS dies, ammunition that would hold the 10 ring, at 600 yards, iron sights, WHEN I DID MY PART. Using a Bonanza "floating sleeve" seating die, which I later obtained, may have helped some, can't be sure. If "fancier" equipment makes you feel better, more confident, who knows, but what it MIGHT help some.

January 9, 2000, 01:00 PM	#2
alan Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 1999 Posts: 3,847	Redding dies supposedly have a very good reputation, though I have not used them. Have used RCBS dies for years, without problems, so far as I could ever tell. As for "competition dies", I believe everyone has gotten on that bandwagon, or claims to have done so. As to"accuracy", what do you mean by the term? How well can you hold? How good is your particular rifle? How good is the ammunition that you are loading, in YOUR rifle. Mechanical gadets are, or can be a lot of fun, helpful, or a waste of money. Don't forget the basics. When I shot National Match Course competition, using a bolt rifle in 308 and 30-06, different cartridges I know, I loaded, using standard RCBS dies, ammunition that would hold the 10 ring, at 600 yards, iron sights, WHEN I DID MY PART. Using a Bonanza "floating sleeve" seating die, which I later obtained, may have helped some, can't be sure. If "fancier" equipment makes you feel better, more confident, who knows, but what it MIGHT help some.