Dies

steelrat · April 18, 2007, 11:04 AM

Hey guys, I am going to start reloading for my .300 win mag and was wondering what dies to get. I heard from a guy that Redding is the best to get for precision rifle loads. What are your thoughts? Thanks.

boltgun71 · April 18, 2007, 12:29 PM

I use RCBS dies to reload for my .300 Win Mag. With it I have made several different consistent 1/2-3/4 MOA loads for my .300 Win Mag.

williamd · April 18, 2007, 02:54 PM

I have several makes, Redding, Lee, RCBS, Lyman, CH ... they all work the same!! But, I look for RCBS first.

elkman06 · April 18, 2007, 09:02 PM

Maybe it's just me but, I think i think accuracy has less to do with dies, and more to do with the powder and brass.
elkman

williamd · April 18, 2007, 10:04 PM

elkman06 ...... RIGHT ON

dgc940 · April 18, 2007, 11:41 PM

the newer die ring brass set screw and decapping adjustment screw on rcbs is a pos though!
I started out with Rcbs because they have a well know often heard of name.
but I now have and use only Redding and they have a large knurled finger knob and good ring set screw.

remshooter · April 19, 2007, 06:29 AM

steelrat, check your IM.

steelrat · April 19, 2007, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Maybe it's just me but, I think i think accuracy has less to do with dies, and more to do with the powder and brass.
elkman

So where do I need to start? I've seen in other posts that Winchester brass is pretty good, I have a bunch of once fired Winchester brass that I've fired and was just planning on using that, or should I be looking into something else? Thanks for everyones help.

**Shane Tuttle** · April 19, 2007, 07:23 PM

"So where do I need to start? I've seen in other posts that Winchester brass is pretty good, I have a bunch of once fired Winchester brass that I've fired and was just planning on using that, or should I be looking into something else? Thanks for everyones help."

Steelrat,

There's a current thread going on that's pretty informative about favorite brass. Hope that helps. There's a lot of good brands to start out. If budget isn't too much of a concern, I like the Lapua and Norma brass. For being on a budget, consider Winchester and Remington. The once fired that you have should serve you well. Just be sure that you neck size only if you fired that brass in the same rifle you intend to reload for. That alone will give you a point in the right direction in accuracy and longer brass life. Also, stay on top of keeping it trimmed to proper length.

IMHO, fork over the few extra bucks and get the Redding. You won't be disappointed...

Dave R · April 19, 2007, 10:28 PM

I like Redding dies best. Just little things, like they come with the shellholder and a nice place in the box to hold it. They don't need tools to adjust, except an allen wrench for the ring clamp (precise term?) And they include the allen wrench and a nice place to keep it. They include a spare decapping pin, too.

elkman06 · April 19, 2007, 10:53 PM

I don't have anything bad to say about Winchester brass. I've reloaded a bunch of it and had very good results. Also like Federal.
elkman

FM12 · April 20, 2007, 07:40 AM

If you're looking for the last bit of accuracy, might check on the "benchrest" line some brands offer. They're expensive though.

remshooter · April 20, 2007, 10:08 AM

It has been in my limited experience that all dies, Lee, RCBS, etc will give very accurate reloads. If you are looking for the last bit of accuracy for compitetion that is where Redding shines.
To me they are very good dies but not worth the extra money when just regular hunting loads is all that is required.
Your mileage may vary of course.

cheygriz · April 20, 2007, 10:12 AM

Having used every brand of die available to me over the years, I now use Redding only.

I no longer even look at other brands, I just order Redding.

April 18, 2007, 11:04 AM	#1
steelrat Member Join Date: February 8, 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 66	Dies Hey guys, I am going to start reloading for my .300 win mag and was wondering what dies to get. I heard from a guy that Redding is the best to get for precision rifle loads. What are your thoughts? Thanks.

April 18, 2007, 02:54 PM	#3
williamd Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 801	I have several makes, Redding, Lee, RCBS, Lyman, CH ... they all work the same!! But, I look for RCBS first. __________________ "Outlaw guns and only outlaws will have guns!" Unfortunately, we may be moving in that direction. NRA Benefactor, Conservative!, VN '64-'65. Never sell a gun or a car ... and retire rich!

April 18, 2007, 10:04 PM	#5
williamd Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 801	elkman06 ...... RIGHT ON __________________ "Outlaw guns and only outlaws will have guns!" Unfortunately, we may be moving in that direction. NRA Benefactor, Conservative!, VN '64-'65. Never sell a gun or a car ... and retire rich!

April 18, 2007, 11:41 PM	#6
dgc940 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2005 Location: Graham Texas Posts: 258	the newer die ring brass set screw and decapping adjustment screw on rcbs is a pos though! I started out with Rcbs because they have a well know often heard of name. but I now have and use only Redding and they have a large knurled finger knob and good ring set screw. __________________ Some people say what they think! Some say what they know! Then there's those that think they know what they are saying!

April 19, 2007, 07:23 PM	#9
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	"So where do I need to start? I've seen in other posts that Winchester brass is pretty good, I have a bunch of once fired Winchester brass that I've fired and was just planning on using that, or should I be looking into something else? Thanks for everyones help." Steelrat, There's a current thread going on that's pretty informative about favorite brass. Hope that helps. There's a lot of good brands to start out. If budget isn't too much of a concern, I like the Lapua and Norma brass. For being on a budget, consider Winchester and Remington. The once fired that you have should serve you well. Just be sure that you neck size only if you fired that brass in the same rifle you intend to reload for. That alone will give you a point in the right direction in accuracy and longer brass life. Also, stay on top of keeping it trimmed to proper length. IMHO, fork over the few extra bucks and get the Redding. You won't be disappointed... __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

April 18, 2007, 12:29 PM	#2
boltgun71 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 547	I use RCBS dies to reload for my .300 Win Mag. With it I have made several different consistent 1/2-3/4 MOA loads for my .300 Win Mag.

April 18, 2007, 09:02 PM	#4
elkman06 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 885	Maybe it's just me but, I think i think accuracy has less to do with dies, and more to do with the powder and brass. elkman

April 19, 2007, 06:29 AM	#7
remshooter Member Join Date: October 13, 2006 Location: NC Posts: 84	steelrat, check your IM.

April 19, 2007, 10:28 PM	#10
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	I like Redding dies best. Just little things, like they come with the shellholder and a nice place in the box to hold it. They don't need tools to adjust, except an allen wrench for the ring clamp (precise term?) And they include the allen wrench and a nice place to keep it. They include a spare decapping pin, too. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

April 19, 2007, 10:53 PM	#11
elkman06 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 885	I don't have anything bad to say about Winchester brass. I've reloaded a bunch of it and had very good results. Also like Federal. elkman

April 20, 2007, 07:40 AM	#12
FM12 Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2007 Location: Monroeville, Alabama Posts: 1,683	If you're looking for the last bit of accuracy, might check on the "benchrest" line some brands offer. They're expensive though.

April 20, 2007, 10:08 AM	#13
remshooter Member Join Date: October 13, 2006 Location: NC Posts: 84	It has been in my limited experience that all dies, Lee, RCBS, etc will give very accurate reloads. If you are looking for the last bit of accuracy for compitetion that is where Redding shines. To me they are very good dies but not worth the extra money when just regular hunting loads is all that is required. Your mileage may vary of course.

April 20, 2007, 10:12 AM	#14
cheygriz Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: high up in the rockies Posts: 2,289	Having used every brand of die available to me over the years, I now use Redding only. I no longer even look at other brands, I just order Redding. __________________ If you think a mighty military force is expensive, wait 'til you see what a weak one costs.

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