Redding Dies vs....

Nathan · April 18, 2019, 04:14 PM

I’m interested in trying a Redding die set in one of my rifle rounds I think these would be ideally used to make ammo for my 223 wylde chambered AR or to replace my 300 WSM Forester die set that is loaded semi-progressively, but will likely move to single stage soon with my new press. I neck turn the 300 WSM.

The 223 Wylde has an accuracy target of 5 shots at 100 yds under 0.5”. I use separated cases that only run through this rifle.

The 300 WSM uses neck turned Winchester brass that will be changed to Lapua to try that after I get to that point.

I guess my question is what could I do better with either of these rounds? What does Redding do better than other brands?

RC20 · April 18, 2019, 07:42 PM

Nathan:

Extensive discussion here on all dies and you can pick out the Redding from Unclenick post in the group that is as good as information and comparison as anyone can possibly give you.

https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=601735

Sequins · April 18, 2019, 08:11 PM

Redding is simply the best of the dies and provides as little as 0 run out on all dimensions of the cartridge- put in perfect brass & bullets, get out perfect ammunition. I'm a huge proponent of Redding.

I just got the competition pro dies and will be neck sizing by .001 on lapua 223 brass, having previously used similar Redding sets for handgun brass. They're exceptional as expected.

Buy once cry once!

April 18, 2019, 04:14 PM	#1
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,326	Redding Dies vs.... I’m interested in trying a Redding die set in one of my rifle rounds I think these would be ideally used to make ammo for my 223 wylde chambered AR or to replace my 300 WSM Forester die set that is loaded semi-progressively, but will likely move to single stage soon with my new press. I neck turn the 300 WSM. The 223 Wylde has an accuracy target of 5 shots at 100 yds under 0.5”. I use separated cases that only run through this rifle. The 300 WSM uses neck turned Winchester brass that will be changed to Lapua to try that after I get to that point. I guess my question is what could I do better with either of these rounds? What does Redding do better than other brands?

April 18, 2019, 07:42 PM	#2
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	Nathan: Extensive discussion here on all dies and you can pick out the Redding from Unclenick post in the group that is as good as information and comparison as anyone can possibly give you. https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=601735 __________________ Science and Facts are True whether you believe it or not

April 18, 2019, 08:11 PM	#3
Sequins Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2014 Posts: 394	Redding is simply the best of the dies and provides as little as 0 run out on all dimensions of the cartridge- put in perfect brass & bullets, get out perfect ammunition. I'm a huge proponent of Redding. I just got the competition pro dies and will be neck sizing by .001 on lapua 223 brass, having previously used similar Redding sets for handgun brass. They're exceptional as expected. Buy once cry once!