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Vaquero · Jun 20, 2018

AKMike said:
Would rcbs or hornady be better for my 308 die? Just saw the hornady have a few extra features.

Pretty much the same.
It's all about dimensions.
I'll catch hell, but for bottle neck rifle, I prefer LEE dies.
Particularly the dead length seating die.

mcunningham615 · Jun 20, 2018

Both are good, I prefer RCBS for rifle dies though. No real reason other than my first set of rifle dies were 30-06 rifle dies and they serve me just fine. I now own 10 or 11 RCBS rifle die sets and have never had a problem with any of them. That being said, all my pistol die sets are Hornady. You will probably get lots of different answers to this question as its really a preference thing. The only dies I do not like are Lyman.

AKMike said:
Would rcbs or hornady be better for my 308 die? Just saw the hornady have a few extra features.

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Vaquero · Jun 20, 2018

I used nothing but RCBS for a long time.
Then I tried the LEE collet dies for a bolt action.
I won't fault any die manufacturer. I've tried them all and had acceptable resuts.
I just suggest you don't overlook LEE strictly because they're less expensive. Not cheaper by any standard.

mcunningham615 · Jun 20, 2018

Not sure what they are talking about when the say to rotate the round in the die unless they are checking the concentricity of the case in the seating die that way. Never heard of that and I've been using RCBS dies since Fred Flintstone lived nextdoor.

AKMike said:
Would rcbs or hornady be better for my 308 die? Just saw the hornady have a few extra features.

Also what's with having to rotate the round in rcbs dies? Just read about it.

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mcunningham615 · Jun 20, 2018

Just checked my dies. Funny you are asking about .308 dies. The one set of Hornady rifle dies I do own are .308.

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rp- · Jun 20, 2018

I'm looking at Lee collet dies for my 264 creedmoor. Just haven't bought them yet.

I use Lee dies for pistol (9, 40, 45, 38) because of the powder through expander. Works real nice with the progressive. I use Lee pistol dies for 44 and 460 mags because they're like half the price and I'm not loading those for 1000 yard match or anything.

For 223 rifle I have used RCBS, hornady, and Lee dies. I just havent found any difference in them. I currently have a Lee set I bought because of the crimp die.

I loaded 270 and 7brenekke using RCBS precision dies. They had really cool seating dies where the bullet goes in the side of the die. Made it a little easier to get bullets into the brass and die. Little too pricey to buy just those though. Honestly, I never shot the brenekke rounds but the 270 we're just a little more accurate than factory hornady. Still 2" at 150yards.

Still have some RCBS dies for the Jap though. They are harder to adjust with a screw/jam nut configuration. Hornady zip spindle was about the same. The lee is easier to set and adjust. Dont know why people knock them so bad.

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rp- · Jun 20, 2018

I thought that was for certain presses, not dies. I also thought it was called cam over. But I'm no genius.

mcunningham615 said:
Not sure what they are talking about when the say to rotate the round in the die unless they are checking the concentricity of the case in the seating die that way. Never heard of that and I've been using RCBS dies since Fred Flintstone lived nextdoor.

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TxStetson · Jun 20, 2018

I have about a 50/50 mix of RCBS and Lee dies. My only preference is RCBS for the neck sizing die. Simply because it works better for me.

rp- · Jun 20, 2018

TxStetson said:
I have about a 50/50 mix of RCBS and Lee dies. My only preference is RCBS for the neck sizing die. Simply because it works better for me.

Almost forgot, I do have a hornady neck sizer with my Jap set. Never had any issues with it. Its pretty easy to use.

I'd like to know more about bushing dies though. Some have said they're the only way to go for precision at long range. Are they any better than the lee collet dies?

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Tremors · Jun 20, 2018

Did some research on the Dillon press.

robertc1024 · Jun 20, 2018

I've got mostly Hornady dies. One thing I really like on them is the bullet seater. It has a collar that slides over the stem of the seater that straightens out the bullet if you don't set it straight in the case. It's kind of a non issue on pistol rounds since the case is belled, but with little bullets on rifle rounds, it really helps straightening them out.

Dawico · Jun 20, 2018

Love my Lee dies. I have made some very good and accurate ammo with them.

I really like the fact that the rifle dies will unstick a case if needed. I hate to admit that I have used that feature a time or two.

Mike748 · Jun 22, 2018

Loaded some more full tilt 200 gr 44 mag for my 1894. Makes for a satisfying bang at the range

mcunningham615 · Jun 22, 2018

Just finished 500 rounds of .223, Hornady 55gr. FMJ-BT. Did 100 rounds an evening the last 5 days.

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TxStetson · Jun 22, 2018

I started packing up my reloading stuff today. Not my idea of fun.

vmax · Jun 22, 2018

TxStetson said:
I started packing up my reloading stuff today. Not my idea of fun.

Are you gonna have a workbench when you get there or do you have to build one?

TxStetson · Jun 22, 2018

vmax said:
Are you gonna have a workbench when you get there or do you have to build one?

I’m bringing the one I have now, and I’ll be building another.

orbitup · Jun 22, 2018

Dawico said:
Love my Lee dies. I have made some very good and accurate ammo with them.

I really like the fact that the rifle dies will unstick a case if needed. I hate to admit that I have used that feature a time or two.

How small was that group you shot at 700 yards? Those were loaded with Lee dies. Well, I took the expander button out and used a mandrel in a separate step but the bullet was seated with a Lee. And all on a Lee turret press.

Dawico · Jun 23, 2018

orbitup said:
How small was that group you shot at 700 yards? Those were loaded with Lee dies. Well, I took the expander button out and used a mandrel in a separate step but the bullet was seated with a Lee. And all on a Lee turret press.

Discounting the wind it is a great group. Even with it it is still nice.

orbitup · Jun 24, 2018

Working brass today. For some reason I enjoy it, except for trimming. It's relaxing I guess.

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