Reloading for revolver. What Redding dies setup ?

sandro.1971 · July 12, 2008, 01:19 AM

Hello !

I'm looking for a Redding die set to use on a RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME PRESS for .357 and .44 reloading (revolver)

Suggestions for the best setup ?

I'm interested in the Competion Pro Series Die sets but I read that they are designed for progessive reloading machines.

Would it be possible to use this set with the RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME PRESS ? Should I add an expander die to the set ?

Also, do you order directly from redding or would you reccomment a different supplier ?

English Bob · July 12, 2008, 05:12 AM

I use the Competition Pro dies on a Rockchucker Supreme press to load 38 super.

You will have to add an expander to the set. That didn't bother me as I prefer to use the Lyman M die for all of my calibers (even the ones for which I already had an expander die.) It's the best expander die I have found.

The Competition Pro are good dies. I usually order them from Midway or Grafs.

WESHOOT2 · July 13, 2008, 11:32 AM

ditto

BigJakeJ1s · July 13, 2008, 05:16 PM

You could also use a Lyman powder through expander die, and put your powder measure on top of it, to flair and load powder in one step.

Andy

T. O'Heir · July 14, 2008, 11:46 AM

The press doesn't matter. Modern dies all have the same threads. So they'll fit into any press.
Regular carbide dies have worked fine for years for me.
Redding doesn't sell directly. Their dealers would have an excrement fit.

sandro.1971 · July 25, 2008, 05:38 AM

Thanks everyone for all the info.

Since you are using the crimp profile die do you ever trim your cases ?

WESHOOT2 · July 25, 2008, 08:49 AM

Rarely....

sandro.1971 · July 30, 2008, 12:46 AM

Where to order the Lyman M dies ?

July 12, 2008, 01:19 AM	#1
sandro.1971 Member Join Date: March 11, 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 47	Reloading for revolver. What Redding dies setup ? Hello ! I'm looking for a Redding die set to use on a RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME PRESS for .357 and .44 reloading (revolver) Suggestions for the best setup ? I'm interested in the Competion Pro Series Die sets but I read that they are designed for progessive reloading machines. Would it be possible to use this set with the RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME PRESS ? Should I add an expander die to the set ? Also, do you order directly from redding or would you reccomment a different supplier ? Last edited by sandro.1971; July 12, 2008 at 02:19 AM.

July 12, 2008, 05:12 AM	#2
English Bob Junior Member Join Date: March 9, 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 11	I use that exact set up. I use the Competition Pro dies on a Rockchucker Supreme press to load 38 super. You will have to add an expander to the set. That didn't bother me as I prefer to use the Lyman M die for all of my calibers (even the ones for which I already had an expander die.) It's the best expander die I have found. The Competition Pro are good dies. I usually order them from Midway or Grafs.

July 13, 2008, 11:32 AM	#3
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	ditto __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

July 14, 2008, 11:46 AM	#5
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	The press doesn't matter. Modern dies all have the same threads. So they'll fit into any press. Regular carbide dies have worked fine for years for me. Redding doesn't sell directly. Their dealers would have an excrement fit. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

July 25, 2008, 08:49 AM	#7
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	"ever?" Rarely.... __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

July 13, 2008, 05:16 PM	#4
BigJakeJ1s Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2005 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 663	You could also use a Lyman powder through expander die, and put your powder measure on top of it, to flair and load powder in one step. Andy

July 25, 2008, 05:38 AM	#6
sandro.1971 Member Join Date: March 11, 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 47	Thanks everyone for all the info. Since you are using the crimp profile die do you ever trim your cases ?

July 30, 2008, 12:46 AM	#8
sandro.1971 Member Join Date: March 11, 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 47	Where to order the Lyman M dies ?