Which dies for .338 Lapua?

Duffy · January 29, 2007, 12:28 PM

With the new caliber rifle must come new dies. I've been to the various websites of the manufacturers and found multiple lines of dies within each.

I'd like a micrometer seating stem and neck sizing in addition to full-length sizing.

Redding looked good, but very pricey. That leaves RCBS, Hornady, and Forster. Are their any other manufacturers you'd recommend?

What dies do you recommend and why?

BigJakeJ1s · January 29, 2007, 10:15 PM

I like Hornady, but haven't tried Forster or Redding. The Hornady seating dies have a similar sliding alignment sleeve, and an optional micrometer adjustment screw, at a price less than Forster or Redding. I really like them for lead bullets, because they also completely disassemble for cleaning, without affecting the settings or removing them from the press. Beware that the hornady micrometer head is too tall for a Forster Co-Ax press.

Andy

Dave Haven · January 29, 2007, 10:31 PM

Personally, for a .338 Lapua, I would buy Redding dies.
My second choice would be a tie between RCBS and Hornady.
A close third choice would be Lee, if Lee makes dies for the .338 Lapua.

Zak Smith · January 29, 2007, 10:36 PM

I'm having good luck with Forster dies for 338.

cheygriz · January 29, 2007, 11:49 PM

Redding and Forster are as good as it gets. My personal preference is for Redding. RCBS makes truly superb dies, but IMHO, they just don't quite measure up to Redding.

(Having said that, I could still live happily ever after with nothing but RCBS dies.

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Williamr · February 2, 2007, 01:46 PM

Redding and Foster dies are a good choice. If you want to compare die sets and prices. Go to www.midwayusa.com. Compare prices. Midways pricing is lower than most web sites. If you like there site, get one of their accounts and order to your hearts content.

williamr

Dave Haven · February 2, 2007, 11:18 PM

Quote:

...I could still live happily ever after with nothing but RCBS dies.

+1
Ain't nothin' wrong with RCBS dies.

January 29, 2007, 12:28 PM	#1
Duffy Junior Member Join Date: April 17, 2006 Location: Germany. Posts: 13	Which dies for .338 Lapua? With the new caliber rifle must come new dies. I've been to the various websites of the manufacturers and found multiple lines of dies within each. I'd like a micrometer seating stem and neck sizing in addition to full-length sizing. Redding looked good, but very pricey. That leaves RCBS, Hornady, and Forster. Are their any other manufacturers you'd recommend? What dies do you recommend and why?

January 29, 2007, 10:36 PM	#4
Zak Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 1999 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Posts: 2,682	I'm having good luck with Forster dies for 338. __________________ Zak Smith . DEMIGOD LLC . THUNDER BEAST ARMS CORP . COLORADO MULTI-GUN *My PM inbox full? Send e-mail instead.*

January 29, 2007, 11:49 PM	#5
cheygriz Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: high up in the rockies Posts: 2,289	Redding and Forster are as good as it gets. My personal preference is for Redding. RCBS makes truly superb dies, but IMHO, they just don't quite measure up to Redding. (Having said that, I could still live happily ever after with nothing but RCBS dies. ) __________________ If you think a mighty military force is expensive, wait 'til you see what a weak one costs.

February 2, 2007, 01:46 PM	#6
Williamr Member Join Date: January 23, 2007 Posts: 18	Which dies for .338 Lapua Redding and Foster dies are a good choice. If you want to compare die sets and prices. Go to www.midwayusa.com. Compare prices. Midways pricing is lower than most web sites. If you like there site, get one of their accounts and order to your hearts content. williamr

January 29, 2007, 10:15 PM	#2
BigJakeJ1s Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2005 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 663	I like Hornady, but haven't tried Forster or Redding. The Hornady seating dies have a similar sliding alignment sleeve, and an optional micrometer adjustment screw, at a price less than Forster or Redding. I really like them for lead bullets, because they also completely disassemble for cleaning, without affecting the settings or removing them from the press. Beware that the hornady micrometer head is too tall for a Forster Co-Ax press. Andy

January 29, 2007, 10:31 PM	#3
Dave Haven Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2000 Location: near Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 790	Personally, for a .338 Lapua, I would buy Redding dies. My second choice would be a tie between RCBS and Hornady. A close third choice would be Lee, if Lee makes dies for the .338 Lapua.