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Which dies to get?

Discussion in 'Reloading' started by Texas42, Jan 16, 2009.

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  1. Jan 16, 2009 #1
    Texas42

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    I'm new to reloading and I am not sure which brand of dies is the best for the money.

    I am gettting (eventually) a Lyman turret press. Oh, I plan to load pistols now and rifles later.
     


  2. Jan 16, 2009 #2
    jasont

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    Best for the money would be Lee. I have a few Redding and RCBS dies for special things but the majority of what I reload with is Lee.
     
  3. Jan 16, 2009 #3
    TSU45

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    Any dies you get will be just fine. I think Lee makes the best FOR THE MONEY. Spring for the carbides if you can, they are worth it if your reloading a bunch of pistol. With all my reloading equipment, I usually buy the best deal I can find. I have Lee, RCBS, and Forster dies.
     
  4. Jan 17, 2009 #4
    Millerwb

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    I use Lee Dies. Best bang for the buck!
     
  5. Jan 17, 2009 #5
    wshbrngr

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    Well, I have a Hornady press and use Hornady dies. (They just feel right).

    Plus I got 100 bullets with each die set (for $6.95)

    I do use the Lee universal decapping die and a couple of Lee FCD and they work well. (and I like the price).
     
  6. Jan 17, 2009 #6
    Leper

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    I like the Dillon dies.
     
  7. Jan 18, 2009 #7
    robocop10mm

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    I use RCBS, Lyman, Lee, and Dillon dies. For pistol loading get what ever you want as along as it is carbide. Don't waste your time and money on non-carbide pistol dies. For rifle, It depends on what your end product expectation is. For everyday and basic hunting ammo, any of the above will do just fine.

    If you realistically want to take bambi head shots at 400 or gophers at 250, look into the more expensive (premium) neck sizing, collet sizing, micrometer seating dies sets.
     
  8. Jan 18, 2009 #8
    Old Man of the Mountain

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    No doubt about it!
     
  9. Jan 20, 2009 #9
    ta6ppc

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    match grade stuff redding bushing dies
    reg. stuff hornady these have a really nice seating die that holds your bullet on the up stroke
     
  10. Jan 20, 2009 #10
    87'vette

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    LEE! I reload for .40 and 10mm, never had any issues with lee. Great value to boot!:happy0001:
     
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