Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
Factory Ammo Quality
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1220358" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>Most People have had problems with one die or the other.</p><p></p><p>My only problems with RCBS and some of the others have been there inability to have a full range of adjustments. Before the newer dies came out we had to shim or grind the dies in order to get the proper sizing (There were the type that You set by tightening against the shell holder and making another 1/8th turn to get the press to break over.</p><p></p><p>We/I had to buy Small base dies in order to size for Semi Auto's. But now dies can be adjusted beyond small base dimensions, Making them much more versatile.</p><p></p><p>I loaded all of my Match ammo with RCBS and never had any problems with them If I set them correctly. (This is the problem with most dies nowadays, The re loader not the dies).</p><p></p><p>I have made dies, and used custom dies and found them to be great if set correctly. I have not used every brand of dies available because of need And have been satisfied with all I have used except Lee. Once I started testing concentricity, I tossed my Lees because of quality and replaced them because of features and quality of other brands.</p><p></p><p>I cant honestly say the new Lee dies are bad/poor because I have not bought any because of past experiences. </p><p></p><p>Now If I buy dies, my choices are based on needs and requirements that I place on the cartridge and it's use. With current brass quality and differences, I tend to buy more Bushing dies. The load and shoot rounds get the Hornady New dimension dies because of there adjustability, I can use them on Semi Autos and make them function perfectly.</p><p></p><p>Of over 50 die sets, I have RCBS, Hornady new dimension and a few bushing dies, Redding,(Both standard and bushing dies. and a couple of hard to find calibers in the Lee that I have not replaced.</p><p></p><p>No matter what brand of dies anyone likes, proper setting is very important to best fit your chamber (No two chambers are exactly alike and dies must be set for that chamber for best results).</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1220358, member: 2736"] Most People have had problems with one die or the other. My only problems with RCBS and some of the others have been there inability to have a full range of adjustments. Before the newer dies came out we had to shim or grind the dies in order to get the proper sizing (There were the type that You set by tightening against the shell holder and making another 1/8th turn to get the press to break over. We/I had to buy Small base dies in order to size for Semi Auto's. But now dies can be adjusted beyond small base dimensions, Making them much more versatile. I loaded all of my Match ammo with RCBS and never had any problems with them If I set them correctly. (This is the problem with most dies nowadays, The re loader not the dies). I have made dies, and used custom dies and found them to be great if set correctly. I have not used every brand of dies available because of need And have been satisfied with all I have used except Lee. Once I started testing concentricity, I tossed my Lees because of quality and replaced them because of features and quality of other brands. I cant honestly say the new Lee dies are bad/poor because I have not bought any because of past experiences. Now If I buy dies, my choices are based on needs and requirements that I place on the cartridge and it's use. With current brass quality and differences, I tend to buy more Bushing dies. The load and shoot rounds get the Hornady New dimension dies because of there adjustability, I can use them on Semi Autos and make them function perfectly. Of over 50 die sets, I have RCBS, Hornady new dimension and a few bushing dies, Redding,(Both standard and bushing dies. and a couple of hard to find calibers in the Lee that I have not replaced. No matter what brand of dies anyone likes, proper setting is very important to best fit your chamber (No two chambers are exactly alike and dies must be set for that chamber for best results). J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
Factory Ammo Quality
Top