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best full length sizing die 7mm-08
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<blockquote data-quote="Trickymissfit" data-source="post: 598880" data-attributes="member: 25383"><p>all full length dies are pretty much the same except for the Forster, and it is still similar. The real difference is in where they place the sizing ball on the stem. I use pretty much all the brands, and the results are pretty much the same, but for the Forster. I think it does better neck and shoulder junctions for me. </p><p> </p><p>I have the Lee Collet dies sitting in the plastic container. Tried them two or three times and still don't think much of them. The Hornaday dies are finished very nicely, but their stem setup is junk on a good day. The Reddings are very nicely finished and about 33% over priced for what you get. Have not bought an RCBS die set in a while, but still use a couple, and they are better than the Hornaday, and probably almost as good as the Redding. I think that Redding, Lee, and Forster are the only threaded dies still made in the USA (is C&H still in business?). If you just have to have the micrometer head, then the Redding or Forster are the better of the bunch (seaters now), and the Forster seems to have about 1/3rd of the backlash in the head than the Redding.</p><p> </p><p>Being as your probably loading in a factory cut chamber, most of the better dies will suit your needs well. But if I were buying a new die set right now it would be a Forster or a Redding set 98% of the time. The Forster seater is the best period. But both full length dies do their intended job well. I just happen to think the raised sizing ball does a better and more accurate job.</p><p>gary</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trickymissfit, post: 598880, member: 25383"] all full length dies are pretty much the same except for the Forster, and it is still similar. The real difference is in where they place the sizing ball on the stem. I use pretty much all the brands, and the results are pretty much the same, but for the Forster. I think it does better neck and shoulder junctions for me. I have the Lee Collet dies sitting in the plastic container. Tried them two or three times and still don't think much of them. The Hornaday dies are finished very nicely, but their stem setup is junk on a good day. The Reddings are very nicely finished and about 33% over priced for what you get. Have not bought an RCBS die set in a while, but still use a couple, and they are better than the Hornaday, and probably almost as good as the Redding. I think that Redding, Lee, and Forster are the only threaded dies still made in the USA (is C&H still in business?). If you just have to have the micrometer head, then the Redding or Forster are the better of the bunch (seaters now), and the Forster seems to have about 1/3rd of the backlash in the head than the Redding. Being as your probably loading in a factory cut chamber, most of the better dies will suit your needs well. But if I were buying a new die set right now it would be a Forster or a Redding set 98% of the time. The Forster seater is the best period. But both full length dies do their intended job well. I just happen to think the raised sizing ball does a better and more accurate job. gary [/QUOTE]
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