Full length die

butta9999 · August 8, 2008, 09:47 PM

I need to buy a new full length die for my .300. Is RCBS as good as any or is there a better one on the market.

LHB1 · August 8, 2008, 09:58 PM

RCBS dies are very good. I have used them almost exclusively for my reloading during the last 44 years. Have never had a problem with any RCBS dies.

Inspector3711 · August 8, 2008, 11:58 PM

I use Redding. Some say they cost too much but at Sportsmans Warehouse they are only $2 more.

Posit · August 9, 2008, 05:27 AM

RCBS, Redding, Forster... lot of good dies around. Personally, I find the Redding slightly easier to use than the RCBS - although I have both.

wncchester · August 9, 2008, 08:03 AM

"Is RCBS as good as any"

Yes. Or, stated another way, any other is as good as RCBS.

DEDON45 · August 9, 2008, 09:45 AM

If you want to maximize case life, consider the RCBX X-Dies... they have a mandrel setup that eliminates case trimming (after the initial trim) and extends case life. If you go that route, and will be introducing new lots of brass here and there, get a separate standard full-size die to do the initial resize / trim, so you won't lose the adjustment on your X-Die.

Hornady, Forster, Redding all make good rifle dies too. I use RCBS for rifle, and Hornady for my Pistol calibers ... just my personal preference.

Savage99 · August 9, 2008, 09:55 AM

butta9999,

I prefer RCBS dies and in particular their FL dies. Of course they are made well and so are some other brands.

The RCBS FL dies have an air bleed hole to reduce the chance of air dents when FL sizing. The Redding FL dies do not have this air bleed hole are are more likely to dent FL sized brass.

steve4102 · August 9, 2008, 12:30 PM

I have a lot of different dies, Redding, RCBS, Lee and Hornady. They all work and can't complain about any of them, BUT IMO the best FL die for the money is the Forster BR die. The expander is placed high in the decapping shaft and run-out is kept to a minimum. If Forster makes the FL die, that's the one I go with first.
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=684573

Now if you want really concentric brass I recommend the Lee Collet Die in tandem with the Redding body die. No better combo available for dead nuts concentric brass.
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=428374

butta9999 · August 9, 2008, 06:14 PM

Thanks for feedback members, ill get a RCBS die i think.

August 8, 2008, 09:47 PM	#1
butta9999 Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2008 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 692	Full length die I need to buy a new full length die for my .300. Is RCBS as good as any or is there a better one on the market.

August 8, 2008, 09:58 PM	#2
LHB1 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,545	RCBS dies are very good. I have used them almost exclusively for my reloading during the last 44 years. Have never had a problem with any RCBS dies. __________________ Good shooting and be safe. LB

August 8, 2008, 11:58 PM	#3
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	I use Redding. Some say they cost too much but at Sportsmans Warehouse they are only $2 more. __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

August 9, 2008, 05:27 AM	#4
Posit Member Join Date: August 9, 2008 Posts: 17	RCBS, Redding, Forster... lot of good dies around. Personally, I find the Redding slightly easier to use than the RCBS - although I have both.

August 9, 2008, 08:03 AM	#5
wncchester Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2002 Posts: 2,832	"Is RCBS as good as any" Yes. Or, stated another way, any other is as good as RCBS.

August 9, 2008, 09:45 AM	#6
DEDON45 Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2008 Posts: 278	If you want to maximize case life, consider the RCBX X-Dies... they have a mandrel setup that eliminates case trimming (after the initial trim) and extends case life. If you go that route, and will be introducing new lots of brass here and there, get a separate standard full-size die to do the initial resize / trim, so you won't lose the adjustment on your X-Die. Hornady, Forster, Redding all make good rifle dies too. I use RCBS for rifle, and Hornady for my Pistol calibers ... just my personal preference.

August 9, 2008, 09:55 AM	#7
Savage99 Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Posts: 567	butta9999, I prefer RCBS dies and in particular their FL dies. Of course they are made well and so are some other brands. The RCBS FL dies have an air bleed hole to reduce the chance of air dents when FL sizing. The Redding FL dies do not have this air bleed hole are are more likely to dent FL sized brass.

August 9, 2008, 12:30 PM	#8
steve4102 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,955	I have a lot of different dies, Redding, RCBS, Lee and Hornady. They all work and can't complain about any of them, BUT IMO the best FL die for the money is the Forster BR die. The expander is placed high in the decapping shaft and run-out is kept to a minimum. If Forster makes the FL die, that's the one I go with first. http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=684573 Now if you want really concentric brass I recommend the Lee Collet Die in tandem with the Redding body die. No better combo available for dead nuts concentric brass. http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=428374

August 9, 2008, 06:14 PM	#9
butta9999 Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2008 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 692	Thanks for feedback members, ill get a RCBS die i think.