Bullet seating die

[Jeff Von Rosenberg]

What kind of results can I expect from a Redding competition seating die vs a Wilson straight line seater? I have Wilson's for all my calibers and they do a great job, however a couple of guns I just obtained came with Redding comp dies(s type size die). JVON

 

[waterdog]

If you take the time to set the dies up right in your press, your results will be very good. I have used the Redding Comp seater die for my 6BR and 6BRX ammo for use in 600yd bench rest.
The micrometer top allows me to use the same die for both rounds. The measured run-out is less than .003 for both rounds.
I think you will be very satisfied with the Redding dies.

Larry isenhour

 

[amlevin]

You'd be amazed at how well "lesser dies" will work if you have quality components.

I am currently working with a .223 using Lapua Match Brass and Berger Bullets. Neck sized with an RCBS NS Die and the bullets seated with a Hornady CG New Dimension Seater Die.

Results? .0005 or less total indicated runout and seating depth variation almost zero, measured with a comparator.

 

[fdshuster]

JVON: I have and use both the Wilson seaters with a Sinclair arbor press, and the Forster micrometer benchrest 7/8x14 threaded seater dies. Both produce quality ammo with comparable runouts, as verified with my Sinclair concintricity dial indicator. Been using them for many years.

When I do have problems with loaded round runout, (more than .002"), it's traceable to defective brass. Some brands are notorius for having loaded round runout ( and I know from experience to never use this brass), and others, like Lapua have minimal or no runout.

I had some factory loaded 308 ammo a few years back & checked it for runout. I was getting readings of .008" to .012" from all 20 rounds in the box. It was so poor that after firing, the empty brass was thrown into the scrap can. This same company makes brass available for reloading & needless to say, I will never use it.

Start with quality brass & almost any and all seater dies will work fine.

 

[Joe Maisto]

JVON: I have and use both the Wilson seaters with a Sinclair arbor press, and the Forster micrometer benchrest 7/8x14 threaded seater dies. Both produce quality ammo with comparable runouts, as verified with my Sinclair concintricity dial indicator. Been using them for many years.

When I do have problems with loaded round runout, (more than .002"), it's traceable to defective brass. Some brands are notorius for having loaded round runout ( and I know from experience to never use this brass), and others, like Lapua have minimal or no runout.

I had some factory loaded 308 ammo a few years back & checked it for runout. I was getting readings of .008" to .012" from all 20 rounds in the box. It was so poor that after firing, the empty brass was thrown into the scrap can. This same company makes brass available for reloading & needless to say, I will never use it.

Start with quality brass & almost any and all seater dies will work fine.

They will all seat bullets, but unless you have seen how bullets will fit into a first class quality die, you simply can't know. I have 3 Wilson seating stems. Remove the stem, take a bullet and insert it into the stem. Pay attention to what part of the bullet touches the stem and where. They are awful.
I saw this with mine and then examined one that is custom made by" the Pumpkin." I was sold.

 

[FroggyOne2]

I use Redding Comp & Neil Jones press mounted seating dies.