Which Dies for a 243AI?

[mjbine]

I am going to be purchasing a 243AI in the very near future and would like to know which dies I should be looking to get.

Thanks

[James Jones]

I like Redding dies personaly , the type S bushing dies are nice.
I've also had good luck with the Lee collet dies , its nice not having to lube cases and they don't cause any neck streching.

If at all possible I use Forster compseaters , the adjustments are very crisp and accurate and they load strait ammo as well

[shiredude]

I use a set of Redding competion dies w/ my 243 Ackley.

[Jimm]

Originally Posted by James Jones

I like Redding dies personaly , the type S bushing dies are nice.
I've also had good luck with the Lee collet dies , its nice not having to lube cases and they don't cause any neck streching.

If at all possible I use Forster compseaters , the adjustments are very crisp and accurate and they load strait ammo as well

The Lee collet dies are working for me in many calibers and as James said , not having to lube ( or clean off the lube ) is a great deal . Minimal working of the brass is a plus as well . Have gotten 7 or 8 good reloads without needing to bump the shoulder back . At that point I use a Reddinng body die and shove it back 1 to 1.5 thou .


The Redding competition seater with the micrometer is what I use for all the calibers that I load . Along with James Jones advice on the Forsters I have heard of many tout them ads their seater of choice

Jim B.

[mjbine]

I was looking at forster also but they must custom make the seater die and I must provide the reamer. Also it takes 20-25 weeks to complete the custom die. Has anyone used Wilson seater die?

Thanks for the replies.

[Sendero_Man]

Redding and Wilson hand dies are great.

You'd be happy with both !

[jeff 300]

[QUOTE=James Jones;187611]I like Redding dies personaly , the type S bushing dies are nice.


i had rcbs for all of my rifles and my 338 edge and just up graded to redding type s bushing dies. i will buy redding for now on.