Redding Dies-Opinion

[waltmoe]

I am starting to get into reloading again, .308, 30-06, .223, 9mm and .45

I have heard good reviews about Redding dies. Are there any opinions of Redding dies, they seem a little more expensive than some other manufacturers.

Redding has some competition models that have micrometer adjustments. Are these worth the extra cash? Any die recommendations..

Also any recommendations for powder measures and scales?

I have to buy the whole setup.... I already have a Redding turret press.

Constructive opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks

[stphnman20]

If you dont have any reloading manuals, gets yourself a couple...

I have had good luck with Lee dies.

[waltmoe]

Redding Dies

Thanks for the info....Are there any manuals you like more than others?

[Blwnbwtie]

i use redding dies for my rifle calibers and i like them alot. I dont have any experience with the micrometer dies though so i cant comment on those. I used to use Lee dies but i switched to redding and couldnt be happier. IMO they are worth the extra $

[stphnman20]

You should use more then one manual to use as cross reference.

[anyracoon]

I use Redding, RCBS and Dillon dies along with some Lee crimp dies. My personal opinion is RCBS dies work great, Redding dies are a step up and Dillon, at least the pistol dies are the top. With the Dillon pistol dies you can pull them apart with out losing your settings. The Redding competition seating dies are are the way to go, I have them for all pistol calibers that I reload plus several for my main rifle calibers. Keep in mind that if you are loading for semi-auto type rifles you might what to look at using SB(Small Base) dies.

[What Just Happened?]

I like that Dillon pistol dies can be pulled apart to clean without removing the base from the press. I like that Lee's pistol sizing die undersizes for better chamber checking and I like using the Lee FCD (not everyone does). Those are the only two types of dies that I've tried, but I've seen little reason to try anything else for pistol.

[freakshow10mm]

I recommend Redding dies for everything. If you are running a progressive press, get their Pro Series dies.

I prefer Redding's crimp die over Lee's FCD. I used to buy the hype, but since learned better.

[ar15barrels]

For precision match grade ammo, the dies of choice are the Redding full length and neck S dies with neck bushings and the neck expander removed.
Then you want the competition seater with the floating chamber/stem and the micrometer adjustment.
The micrometer adjustment is not really a significant advantage, but you can't get the floating chamber seater without the micrometer top.

For non-match ammo, standard full length dies are fine.