22-250 reloading dies recommendations please

[PigButtons]

I'm thinking about reloading for a new to me bench rest rifle in 22-250 and looking at Midway and Brownell's they both have a large number of offerings. This would be my first foray into something where accuracy is a premium so my question is: Do I need the micrometer equipped neck and bullet seating dies to optimize my rounds? They seem pricy compared to the Lee 4 die set but there also looks to be some major advantages. The rifle is a bolt action, the brass will only ever be used in this rifle as it's the only 22-250 I own (like we've all said that before we fall in love with some caliber).

Any reviews / thoughts are appreciated.

 

[josebd]

I like forster dies,I just got a new set myself today

 

[DogBuster]

I usually mix & match between Redding & Forster....the standard BR seater from Forster is tough to beat...I prefer it over the Redding comp seater......you will need a FL die...and/or a neck die...either the bushing type or std neck die..buy good stuff & cry only once...

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/127428/forster-bench-rest-2-die-set-22-250-remington?cm_vc=ProductFinding

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/690384/forster-bench-rest-neck-sizer-die-22-250-remington?cm_vc=ProductFinding

 

[Sniper338]

I use redding competition FL sizer with neck bushing and wilson micrometer seater die... in my experience ive found my past 22 250s to shoot better FL sized everytime instead of fire formed and neck sizing only..

 

[justinp61]

I'm not qualified to comment on anything benchrest but I use a RCBS micrometer seater die for my 22-250 and can't see myself using anything else. I use the same die body for my 260 Remington, just change out the seater and bushing.

 

[DennisH]

Redding is my first choice. I FL size about every 3 maybe 4th time.

I seat with a Wilson seater die., micrometer seater die

My most ever accurate group ever was with my 22-250 rifle. I refuse to sell it because of this.

Dennis

 

[snert]

Redding. It is blonds verses brunettes when it comes to neck or FL, but in my mind, the best accuracy that can be bought (after brass, bullets, primers, powder) is a sliding sleeve micrometer top seater. (if you are seating with a standard press). Every good rifle I have gets one. makes for easy and accurate bullet seating depth changes.

 

[gogus.204]

Wilson. All the way

 

[lightman]

I recommend a set of dies with a full length sizer and a competition type seater. The lowest cost approach to this is the Forester BR die set. You can go with the micrometer seater for an additional cost. Redding offers a Master Hunter set with the same type of dies. I think its offered in 22-250. Whidden offers these options also, and makes great dies.

I don't recommend bushing dies for factory chambers or when you don't turn case necks. Some shooters do, but I am not a believer. My 22-250 is an Ackley Improved and has a tight neck. I use the Redding Competition set with it.

You can' go wrong with any of these. Wilson offers a nice line of dies for use with an arbor press, but for your rifle I would not go that route.

 

['Freak]

Read up, and then decide what kind of size die best suits your circumstances:
http://www.whiddengunworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Bushing.NonBushingExplanation.pdf

A micrometer on the seater die’s depth adjustment is for your convenience. The sliding sleeve type what closely fits and guides the case well aligned with the projectile throughout the seating operation is where the good money is being spent.

 

[josebd]

with my forster fl die in .223,im getting around .0015 to .002 neck tension

 

[LCazador]

I use redding competition FL sizer with neck bushing and wilson micrometer seater die... in my experience ive found my past 22 250s to shoot better FL sized everytime instead of fire formed and neck sizing only..

+1 This is the way to go! The Wilson standard chamber seater die without micrometer will work very well also. The micrometer is a great convenience when working on your bullet seating depth as it can accurately change depth settings.

 

[PigButtons]

Wow! So many good posts, thanks. It looks like I have a lot more to learn about reloading. Up until now it has just been for cheap reliable plinking ammo. Let the learning curve begin.

Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and opinions.