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Posted: 6/1/2010 1:17:39 PM EDT
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I just picked up a Hornady LNL AP and as of right now I have not loaded any rounds, but figured that before I got up and running I would ask what die brand / type most of you prefer.
I have been looking at the Hornady New Dimension and the Dillons. Currently for pistol dies I have some Lee carbide and non carbide and for rifle RCBS non carbide. Would a progressive press give me trouble with conventional dies? Do I need to go carbide or TIN coating? Is Cleaning going to be an issue? Ooops I forgot I just bought standard Redding dies in .223 
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Unless you're seriously competing, save your money for things like bullets, powder and primers.
I get along just fine with Lee and RCBS dies. Just as soon as I have a problem with one, I'll let you know. So far (40 years) none. Granted, I don't compete...I have enough stress already trying to stay in business during these Obama bin Biden years. I have a friend or two that may be using Redding or Dillon dies (a three-gun regional champion, a hunter bench-rest state champion, and some IPSC competitors). But they can afford to get nit-picky, since their sponsors furnish their guns and equipment. 
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The only issue that you may have is the die length. Lee dies have to be screwed all the way down into the bushing. I usually will rob the locking rings off my RCBS dies. You'll like the LNL Down through .40 S&W I haven't seen the need for this.9mm might be a situation though. |
| I'm really starting to like the Redding pro series dies. I picked them up for .357 mag. All of my other pistol dies are Dillon. And I like them too. I may actually switch my Hornady .223 dies out for the Redding. They are kinda expensive. However, I do feel like I got my moneys worth, they are a quality product. |
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I'm really starting to like the Redding pro series dies. I picked them up for .357 mag. All of my other pistol dies are Dillon. And I like them too. I may actually switch my Hornady .223 dies out for the Redding. They are kinda expensive. However, I do feel like I got my moneys worth, they are a quality product. What in particular do you like about them? My pro series are on the way, can't wait to use them. |
| I use all sorts of dies, RCBS, Hornady, Dillon, Redding, Lee and Pacific. They all seem to be pretty much the same until you get into the Benchrest/Competition dies with different collets/inserts/bushings. Just decide what you want to do and buy an appropriate die and a reloading manual. |
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I'm really starting to like the Redding pro series dies. I picked them up for .357 mag. All of my other pistol dies are Dillon. And I like them too. I may actually switch my Hornady .223 dies out for the Redding. They are kinda expensive. However, I do feel like I got my moneys worth, they are a quality product. What in particular do you like about them? My pro series are on the way, can't wait to use them. Super slick interior finish and the whole set is specifically designed for a progressive press (sans mouth flairing die). Most proggresives that I'm aware of expand the case mouth in the powder drop die., therefore Redding does not include this item in their "Pro Series" dies. |
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I'm really starting to like the Redding pro series dies. I picked them up for .357 mag. All of my other pistol dies are Dillon. And I like them too. I may actually switch my Hornady .223 dies out for the Redding. They are kinda expensive. However, I do feel like I got my moneys worth, they are a quality product. What in particular do you like about them? My pro series are on the way, can't wait to use them. Super slick interior finish and the whole set is specifically designed for a progressive press (sans mouth flairing die). Most proggresives that I'm aware of expand the case mouth in the powder drop die., therefore Redding does not include this item in their "Pro Series" dies. Exactly this. Sometimes when you pick something up, it just feels like quality? Can't really explain it other than the fit and finish is perfect. Great attention to detail. |
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