.308 dies

[762cavalier]

Ok I'm about to order a set of dies for .308 I was looking at both the Lee deluxe die set and the Redding Deluxe die set. Both sets have a FL and a Neck size die. I like the finish of Redding dies better but I am also a big fan of Lee's collet dies. Any comments on either is appreciated. Any other recommendations also appreciated.

[Darklyte27]

Best Internal Finish in the Industry
All Lee dies are machine honed to the smoothest possible finish. Don't confuse this with the surface polish used by most manufacturers. A polish simply makes a shiny surface. It's like trying to sand wood without backing under the sandpaper. The surface in Lee dies is progressively honed to a fine finish with no waves or ripples.

[thebloodsonthewall]

Lee's!!!! I have used several different brands so far and Lee dies always come out on top. They are cheap and they work great. I also have some Dillon dies and they work great but they were pretty pricey.

[nobs11]

I never buy Lee dies anymore. I once purchased a 22-250 Lee die set with a bullet seater that was not concentric and would push the projectile in at an angle. I also had a 45 die set that would flare the case non uniformly. I removed the bit that flares from the die and the diameter was not consistent. Sent it back to Lee both times and they did replace it on both occasions. But I won't trust Lee dies again.

Lee's QC is crap. Their customer service is good. I know people like Lee but to say that Lee dies are better than anything else is a stretch.

Dillon, Redding, Hornady or Forster. RCBS if you have to.

[22popnsplat]

I have never had any luck with lee sizing dies , I did however like the collet die for hornet . My thought on the lee stuff is its kinda a crap shoot , I buy redding when availible .

[Turbinator]

I've added Redding Competition to my shopping list based on recommendations elsewhere and here.

Turby

[ETD1010]

I can't say anything bad about redding, but I own Lee's and LOVE THEM.

[C.G.]

I had some Lee dies, didn't care for them and got rid of all of them except for the .50 Beowulf because no one else makes them. I wish they did.

My favorites are Forster and Redding; Redding especially for competitiom dies in spite of the cost.

[jandmtv]

I use redding comp dies for .308

[bohoki]

the rgb for under $15 have loaded quite a few 308

[Blacktail 8541]

I have a lot RCBS dies,but when I want precision dies with the best features. I buy REDDING