I am currently upgrading my capabilities for loading .223 ammo. New Bolt action rifle and I want nice straight cartridges. I'm looking for the BEST die set that I can use with my RCBS press and not interested in any dies such as the Wilson's that require an arbor press.
Of the three, Forster, Redding, or RCBS "Competition" die sets, which has given you the most uniform finished cartridges with good concentricity.
Right now I'm kind of leaning toward the Redding Competition Neck Die Set. Micrometer Seater, Micrometer Neck sizing Die, and a Body Die for bumping shoulders when the time comes.
Have the Forster Dies for my .308 and I guess I'm "satisfied" but I'd have to get several dies in order to have the flexibility that the Redding dies appear to provide.
As for the RCBS Competition Dies??? Not really sure that the 'side loader' feature is all that necessary but I'm open to comments from those who've sued them.
I will be using a mix of bullets, some conventional and others VLD's. As I see it, the Redding is the easiest to change the seater plug when needed.
Give me your feedback on how any of the above have worked for you. I still have about a month before I'll see the new barreled action so I have time to make a decision.
Thanks in advance.
Of the three, Forster, Redding, or RCBS "Competition" die sets, which has given you the most uniform finished cartridges with good concentricity.
Right now I'm kind of leaning toward the Redding Competition Neck Die Set. Micrometer Seater, Micrometer Neck sizing Die, and a Body Die for bumping shoulders when the time comes.
Have the Forster Dies for my .308 and I guess I'm "satisfied" but I'd have to get several dies in order to have the flexibility that the Redding dies appear to provide.
As for the RCBS Competition Dies??? Not really sure that the 'side loader' feature is all that necessary but I'm open to comments from those who've sued them.
I will be using a mix of bullets, some conventional and others VLD's. As I see it, the Redding is the easiest to change the seater plug when needed.
Give me your feedback on how any of the above have worked for you. I still have about a month before I'll see the new barreled action so I have time to make a decision.
Thanks in advance.