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Definitely NOT happy with new Redding Dies!
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<blockquote data-quote="engineer40" data-source="post: 1214350" data-attributes="member: 90399"><p>Hey MudRunner. If I loosen the lock on the stem, there is some play because of the threads, but not much. Everything you stated does make sense. And that is the way I got the stem and pin to center up. I don't think this is because of the thread tolerances though. If it was, then it seems like I could just hold the stem in the center while I tighten the lock up. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks! </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks for the info... I don't think your suggestion of setting the die up will work in this instance. The stem won't center unless I screw it further in or out. The stem only has a small amount of play when the lock is lose. Not nearly enough to center the stem in the die body. (On either sizing die). </p><p></p><p></p><p>Now I'm torn. From what you guys are describing, it sounds like this may be business as normal for many resizing dies. Although I don't think I'm experiencing exactly what you all are describing. My Redding dies (both the FL and Neck resizing dies) will absolutely tighten up crooked and way off center. They do not center up as I tighten the lock ring, which sounds like happens for the rest of you. </p><p></p><p>I know one thing... Lee has a fan for life. I never have to worry about this stuff with my Lee dies. And I produce super concentric ammo with very consistent OAL's. (Measured with Sinclair concentricity gauge and Hornady headspace comparator). And not to mention that I don't have to lube cases when I Neck Size with my Lee dies. </p><p></p><p>I was going to return these Redding dies, but maybe I'll just keep them. It sounds like it's a common thing. And when I eyeballed getting the stem to center up, the ammo didn't turn out horrible when I measured it. But it does honestly bug the crap out of me that my ammo concentricity relies on me to eyeball the stem and tinker with it until I looks centered up to me. I do not feel that these Redding dies are high value. Sorry, I'm not purposely dogging on anybody's brand loyalty to Redding. I have a different piece of Redding reloading equipment that is not reloading dies, and it works fine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="engineer40, post: 1214350, member: 90399"] Hey MudRunner. If I loosen the lock on the stem, there is some play because of the threads, but not much. Everything you stated does make sense. And that is the way I got the stem and pin to center up. I don't think this is because of the thread tolerances though. If it was, then it seems like I could just hold the stem in the center while I tighten the lock up. Thanks! Thanks for the info... I don't think your suggestion of setting the die up will work in this instance. The stem won't center unless I screw it further in or out. The stem only has a small amount of play when the lock is lose. Not nearly enough to center the stem in the die body. (On either sizing die). Now I'm torn. From what you guys are describing, it sounds like this may be business as normal for many resizing dies. Although I don't think I'm experiencing exactly what you all are describing. My Redding dies (both the FL and Neck resizing dies) will absolutely tighten up crooked and way off center. They do not center up as I tighten the lock ring, which sounds like happens for the rest of you. I know one thing... Lee has a fan for life. I never have to worry about this stuff with my Lee dies. And I produce super concentric ammo with very consistent OAL's. (Measured with Sinclair concentricity gauge and Hornady headspace comparator). And not to mention that I don't have to lube cases when I Neck Size with my Lee dies. I was going to return these Redding dies, but maybe I'll just keep them. It sounds like it's a common thing. And when I eyeballed getting the stem to center up, the ammo didn't turn out horrible when I measured it. But it does honestly bug the crap out of me that my ammo concentricity relies on me to eyeball the stem and tinker with it until I looks centered up to me. I do not feel that these Redding dies are high value. Sorry, I'm not purposely dogging on anybody's brand loyalty to Redding. I have a different piece of Redding reloading equipment that is not reloading dies, and it works fine. [/QUOTE]
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