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Newbie - Which die setup for my needs?
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<blockquote data-quote="blacktails" data-source="post: 180731" data-attributes="member: 9954"><p>Hi there. I'm new to the forum and also new to reloading, and I'm looking for some help. I've been busy <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> buying the equipment I'll need, and now I need to order my dies, but even after reading TONS of posts here and elsewhere, I don't know what dies or combination of dies would be best for me. </p><p> </p><p>First, I'll be loading for deer and black bear hunting with my .25-06 & .30-06, and for lots of range time with these as I just like to shoot for fun, with my top priority being on accuracy (and now ammo cost savings). I don't mind paying the money for quality gear that works and lasts. For a press, I've bought a Forster Co-Ax, and am leaning towards using either Forster Ultra or Redding Competiton dies, or a combination of brands, depending on the advice I hope to get here. Basically, would it be best to get a 2-die (FL sizer & seater) or 3-die (FL sizer, seater, neck sizer) setup, and do I need a crimping die (Lee FCD) or not? Which brands and models? Posts I've read seem to indicate people go either way. Some examples I've seen mentioned are:</p><p> </p><p>Forster Ulta Micrometer Seating die</p><p>Forster BR FL Sizing die</p><p> </p><p>Redding Competition seating die</p><p>Redding Body die </p><p>Lee Collet Neck Sizing die</p><p> </p><p>Possibly add a Lee Factory Crimp Die. What else????????</p><p> </p><p>So, what kind of die setup do you think would work best for my needs, and should get? Thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="blacktails, post: 180731, member: 9954"] Hi there. I'm new to the forum and also new to reloading, and I'm looking for some help. I've been busy :D buying the equipment I'll need, and now I need to order my dies, but even after reading TONS of posts here and elsewhere, I don't know what dies or combination of dies would be best for me. First, I'll be loading for deer and black bear hunting with my .25-06 & .30-06, and for lots of range time with these as I just like to shoot for fun, with my top priority being on accuracy (and now ammo cost savings). I don't mind paying the money for quality gear that works and lasts. For a press, I've bought a Forster Co-Ax, and am leaning towards using either Forster Ultra or Redding Competiton dies, or a combination of brands, depending on the advice I hope to get here. Basically, would it be best to get a 2-die (FL sizer & seater) or 3-die (FL sizer, seater, neck sizer) setup, and do I need a crimping die (Lee FCD) or not? Which brands and models? Posts I've read seem to indicate people go either way. Some examples I've seen mentioned are: Forster Ulta Micrometer Seating die Forster BR FL Sizing die Redding Competition seating die Redding Body die Lee Collet Neck Sizing die Possibly add a Lee Factory Crimp Die. What else???????? So, what kind of die setup do you think would work best for my needs, and should get? Thanks. [/QUOTE]
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