April 18, 2007, 11:04 AM | #1 |
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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.
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April 18, 2007, 12:29 PM | #2 |
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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.
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I have several makes, Redding, Lee, RCBS, Lyman, CH ... they all work the same!! But, I look for RCBS first.
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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.
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elkman06 ...... RIGHT ON
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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.
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steelrat, check your IM.
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"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...
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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.
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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.
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If you're looking for the last bit of accuracy, might check on the "benchrest" line some brands offer. They're expensive though.
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April 20, 2007, 10:08 AM | #13 |
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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. |
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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.
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