Redding vs RCBS

Eric of IN · June 24, 2000, 03:53 PM

My search for a used RCBS press turned up negative. Evidently the people that have them don't get rid of them. At a local gun store, they have an RCBS "Special-5" kit and a Redding kit. The Redding kit includes a few things that the RCBS kit doesn't. (Powder trickler, reamer) They are both the same price. ($220) Is the RCBS worth the extra $30 or so to buy what it lacks, and are the prices decent or should I keep looking. This store is the only one in local area that carries reloading equipment, so I really have nothing to compare it's prices to.
Thanks,
Eric

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WESHOOT2 · June 24, 2000, 06:20 PM

Both good.

Check on the net; Midway, Natchez, Pantera, Graf & Sons......

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WINTERVILLE WILL · June 24, 2000, 06:31 PM

Check eBay or Auction Arms...usually always something there.

Southla1 · June 24, 2000, 09:31 PM

I had a Redding powder scale for years and it was a good one until a full box of Sierra 190 grain match Kings got dropped on it

. End of scale. Most everything I have is green (RCBS) and some orange (Lyman) Most of the Lyman stuff is bullet casting or case tumblers. I will swear by all of it. If it was me I would go RCBS but I think you will be OK either way. One point for RCBS is the lifetime warranty.

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slickpuppy · June 25, 2000, 06:23 AM

My personal preference for gear would be Redding. The only thing RCBS I use is their decapping die in a crappy Lee single stage press for decapping large amounts of brass. My Dillon uses all Redding dies though. RCBS makes good stuff. You can't go wrong with either.

alan · June 27, 2000, 05:34 PM

Redding dies have a good reputation. Personally, I have used RCBS for many years, without problems of any kind.

swifter... · June 27, 2000, 09:27 PM

I have a Redding Ultramag and a RCBS Rockchucker on my bench. (And a dillon 550, and ...

) The Redding is perhaps a bit stronger/sturdier, the RCBS has easier access. You'll not go wrong with either.

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June 24, 2000, 03:53 PM	#1
Eric of IN Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2000 Posts: 425	My search for a used RCBS press turned up negative. Evidently the people that have them don't get rid of them. At a local gun store, they have an RCBS "Special-5" kit and a Redding kit. The Redding kit includes a few things that the RCBS kit doesn't. (Powder trickler, reamer) They are both the same price. ($220) Is the RCBS worth the extra $30 or so to buy what it lacks, and are the prices decent or should I keep looking. This store is the only one in local area that carries reloading equipment, so I really have nothing to compare it's prices to. Thanks, Eric ------------------ Formerly Puddle Pirate. Teach a kid to shoot. It annoys the antis.

June 24, 2000, 06:20 PM	#2
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	Both good. Check on the net; Midway, Natchez, Pantera, Graf & Sons...... ------------------ "All my ammo is factory ammo"

June 24, 2000, 06:31 PM	#3
WINTERVILLE WILL Member Join Date: April 6, 2000 Location: Winterville, Ga. USA Posts: 50	Check eBay or Auction Arms...usually always something there.

June 24, 2000, 09:31 PM	#4
Southla1 Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 19, 2000 Location: Jeanerette, La. Near the Posts: 1,999	I had a Redding powder scale for years and it was a good one until a full box of Sierra 190 grain match Kings got dropped on it . End of scale. Most everything I have is green (RCBS) and some orange (Lyman) Most of the Lyman stuff is bullet casting or case tumblers. I will swear by all of it. If it was me I would go RCBS but I think you will be OK either way. One point for RCBS is the lifetime warranty. ------------------ Carlyle Hebert

June 25, 2000, 06:23 AM	#5
slickpuppy Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 1999 Posts: 928	My personal preference for gear would be Redding. The only thing RCBS I use is their decapping die in a crappy Lee single stage press for decapping large amounts of brass. My Dillon uses all Redding dies though. RCBS makes good stuff. You can't go wrong with either.

June 27, 2000, 05:34 PM	#6
alan Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 1999 Posts: 3,847	Redding dies have a good reputation. Personally, I have used RCBS for many years, without problems of any kind.

June 27, 2000, 09:27 PM	#7
swifter... Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 1999 Location: So. CA Mountains Posts: 540	I have a Redding Ultramag and a RCBS Rockchucker on my bench. (And a dillon 550, and ... ) The Redding is perhaps a bit stronger/sturdier, the RCBS has easier access. You'll not go wrong with either. ------------------ The Bill of Rights, and the Golden Rule are enough for civilized behavior. The rest is window dressing. Shoot carefully, swifter...