Best reloading dies

[Whitehunter]

Anyone has any experience with on Neil Jones dies ? Thank you.

Best die you can buy. I own 4 of his dies,2 Dasher ,300 WSM and 284 Shehane. The only die I us to load for 1000 yard and 600 yard benchrest completion. Will size the hold neck and bump shoulder at same time. Most bushing dies will not get neck all the way to shoulder junction before moving shoulder but Neil Jones dies will.

 

[Ranger188]

If you have other great choices, I'm all ears.
This is for a 7saum That eliminates some of the choices here.

 

[tsyarnall]

I’ve never tried Whidden dies, but by and large, I really like a Redding Type S FL sizer and Forster Micrometer seater.

 

[dc.fireman]

What I own:

Bonanza, Redding, RCBS, Lee, Pacific, Herters, CH, Dillon, LE Wilson.

What I like:

Bonanza's Benchrest Seating Dies, Redding's FL Sizing Dies (both bushing & non-bushing).

 

[moondog]

If you have other great choices, I'm all ears.
This is for a 7saum That eliminates some of the choices here.

Ahhh, check out Wilson bushing sizer.
It did an excellent job when I was running one

 

[Hoot]

Ahhh, check out Wilson bushing sizer.
It did an excellent job when I was running one

+1 The finish on them has to be experienced to be believed.

Hoot

 

[Mark W]

I can't believe it took this long for someone to mention Harrells.

I know, right? I forgot both Harrells and Wilson on my list.

 

[Dgd6mm]

I'm interested in one of those 6br Harrell's die. I have a Criterion prefit, which fl sizing die would anyone suggest?

Thanks,
Don Dunlap

 

[rwj]

The ones that work!

 

[moondog]

I'm interested in one of those 6br Harrell's die. I have a Criterion prefit, which fl sizing die would anyone suggest?

Thanks,
Don Dunlap

Send 3 fired cases in and they will match it.

 

[INTJ]

If we are going to discuss dies other that's what the OP originally asked about, then my order becomes this:

Tier One (for BR Accuracy)

- Whidden, Wilson, Neil Jones, Harrells

Tier Two (Hunting Rifles)

- Forster, Redding, RCBS

 

[jackieschmidt]

As with a lot of things, the single most important aspect of a Die Set is how consistent the sizing of the case is and how straight the Loaded ammunition is.

I have used nothing but Redding Dies for years in Short Range Group and Score.

 

[JFrank]

I’m normally in the minority but isn’t the best die the one that sizes brass the closest to your chamber dimensions despite the name on the door?

 

[dgeesaman]

I’m normally in the minority but isn’t the best die the one that sizes brass the closest to your chamber dimensions despite the name on the door?

Of course, but finish, ease of use, and straightness matter too.

David

 

[rogina]

If we are going to discuss dies other that's what the OP originally asked about, then my order becomes this:

Tier One (for BR Accuracy)

- Whidden, Wilson, Neil Jones, Harrells

Tier Two (Hunting Rifles)

- Forster, Redding, RCBS

Does anyone know the current price for Harrells full length bushing die. They are closed for the weekend and I want to get the cases in the mail.

 

[INTJ]

Does anyone know the current price for Harrells full length bushing die. They are closed for the weekend and I want to get the cases in the mail.

The website shows $85.

http://harrellsprec.com/index.php/products/full-length-die

 

[Tony1320]

Of those, the only one I would recommend is the Redding s-die. But even those will have variation and you may run into issues. There is certainly room in the market for an inexpensive sizing die that will work with min saami spec chambers. If Harrell's precision offers a die for your chambering its the best deal out there.

What do you think about the Bullet Central dies and Short Action Custom dies?

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=556588441691135
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=644291282848428

 

[Alex Wheeler]

The BC will be very nice. They are going to make 6BRA dies of off the BRA#1 chamber as well as my 300NMI. Short Action also used those case body specs to make theirs. I have not seen either one yet, but I would expect top quality from each. Neither one of those companies will be making second rate stuff.