New Redding 1" Dies

[DocBII]

Good day,

Anyone played with the new Redding 1" dies? I've been told Redding will release adapters so the the dies will fit various presses. These dies are also supposed to restore the case body closer to "nominal" spec at the .200 line. As an example, I was told the 1" 300 WM body die would size cases closer to the 0.505" body size instead of the 0.510 size of the standard body die. And yes, I'm aware some of the body dies the released have a smaller diameter, I just never found one.

Thanks,
DocBII

 

[rijndael]

This was news to me. Here's a good summary:

https://www.creedmoorsports.com/pro...l-Length-Die-Z-Series/reloading-dies-bushings

Redding Reloading Equipment announces the new benchmark in precision handloading. The revolutionary "Z Series" Die Family utilizes Larger, Stronger and more Robust 1" die bodies.

Redding engineering has proven that the modern high performance cartridge designs of today are severely taxing the capabilities of traditional 7/8" reloading dies. The 7/8" diameter became the industry standard in the post WWII era, but today's new cartridge designs provide numerous reasons to question that standard. In short, it is all about the strength of material, the stresses induced and the deformation that occurs in the die itself. With the revolutionary "Z Series" Dies, the handloader can see, feel and measure
and the difference. Based on relative strength, the "Z Series" Dies are as much as 2X stronger than traditional 7/8" dies. Extensive lab testing has shown that this increased strength and rigidity provides significantly reduced sizing effort as well as more consistent and measurable sized case dimensions.

The initial "Z Series" offering will include single dies, die sets and bushing die sets in (31) popular cartridges from 284 Win to 375 (9.5x77). The new "Z Series" Dies are also readily adaptable to most reloading presses marketed today with a simple die bushing change. Redding is now offering new "Z Series" Turret heads to increase the flexibility of the ever-popular Redding T-7 Press.

 

[RustyInBend]

I'm struggling a bit with the "Why?" of upgrading to this. My Redding Type-S FL dies work great ... never had a problem with them. I guess I'll watch from the sidelines for a while and see if this is something that I can't live without.

 

[marchboom]

I could be wrong (happened once before) but this appears to be an answer looking for a problem.

 

[AlNyhus]

You'd be surprised by how much a large diameter case can stretch a standard 7/8-14 die.

 

[marchboom]

You'd be surprised by how much a large diameter case can stretch a standard 7/8-14 die.

Die deformity is the one thing I have NEVER heard discussed on any forum. Not saying that it doesn't exist, I've just never heard of it.

Has anyone ever measured it?

 

[wkdickinson]

I want to see the adapter that allows you to use a 1" die in a 7/8" press

 

[marchboom]

I want to see the adapter that allows you to use a 1" die in a 7/8" press

I was wondering about that too. Unless the adapter raises the 1" die threads above the press. But then the ram may not go high enough. Photos.....I want photos.

 

[SeabeeKen]

Marketing marketing marketing. First dies, then a press to handle the dies. They have trouble keeping up with 7/8 dies and now they want to add another line. My 50 yr old dies still going strong and ammo still shooting under .5”. I have yet to feel the need to load artillery.

 

[Eagle Six]

I want to see the adapter that allows you to use a 1" die in a 7/8" press

Most single stage presses are 1 1/4"-12 with an 7/8"-14 adapter. Remove the 7/8" adapter and insert a 1" adapter. It will be thin, but should work!

 

[bozo699]

I want to see the adapter that allows you to use a 1" die in a 7/8" press

^^^^^^^^
Wayne

 

[bozo699]

Most single stage presses are 1 1/4"-12 with an 7/8"-14 adapter. Remove the 7/8" adapter and insert a 1" adapter. It will be thin, but should work!

Most not all presses have that option , and yes it would be very Thin.
Wayne

 

[NZ_Fclass]

I'll watch...but 1/16 extra wall thickness doesn't sound exciting

 

[whatsupdoc]

7mm Remington Magnum Redding 1

Redding 1 Full Length Series Z Die Redding Reloading Equipment Proudly Announces The New Benchmark in Precision Handloading Dies Redding Reloading Equipment announces the new benchmark in precision handloading. The revolutionary Z Series Die Family utilizes Larger, Stronger and more...

www.creedmoorsports.com

So a single 1" 7mm mag die costs $195.00 where a 7/8" two die set costs $69.00
Screw Off.

7mm Remington Magnum Redding Full Length Die Set

7mm Remington Magnum Redding Full Length Die Set The Redding Full Length Sizing Die Set includes a Redding Full Length Sizing Die and a Redding Standard Bullet Seating Die. The Redding Full Length Sizing Die allows the handloader to completely size the body of the case and set or bump the...

www.creedmoorsports.com

 

[wkdickinson]

Most not all presses have that option , and yes it would be very Thin.
Wayne

I use a Forster COAX. The slot the die slides into would not be wide enough, nor deep enough.

 

[WAMBO]

Most single stage presses are 1 1/4"-12 with an 7/8"-14 adapter. Remove the 7/8" adapter and insert a 1" adapter. It will be thin, but should work!

I've been using a custom 1" Neil Jones full length bushing sizing die for my 300 WAMBOMAG wildcat for over 15 years, he says a 1" die is required for the 338 Lapua class cartridges and he supplied the adapter bushing for my Redding Ultramag press, works great!

 

[hoz53]

Good day,

Anyone played with the new Redding 1" dies? I've been told Redding will release adapters so the the dies will fit various presses. These dies are also supposed to restore the case body closer to "nominal" spec at the .200 line. As an example, I was told the 1" 300 WM body die would size cases closer to the 0.505" body size instead of the 0.510 size of the standard body die. And yes, I'm aware some of the body dies the released have a smaller diameter, I just never found one.

Thanks,
DocBII

i always wished for some of my dies to have finer threads on them to make it easier to adjust shoulder bump. Of coarse i dont wanna spend more time screwing them in and out of the press. Why i got a coax. Most People didnt used to be willing to pay 200.00 for a set of dies. Now the Cool kids gotta have em and turn up their noses at a Standard Full Length die set.
It only makes sense Redding would try expanding into an area like this now that people have shown the willingness to pay for them. Good for them- Me, Myself and I havent seen a need for one of these sizers so far. Especially at the 195.00 price. Mabie I will some day so i hope Redding keeps them in the lineup. I would like to look at one.

 

[Bill K]

My various brands of reloading dies have served me just fine for over 60 yrs. So I will pass on starting to obtain 1 in die sets. Even for some of my very large cartridges, they have worked just fine.
But those that want one inch dies, have at it.

 

[wkdickinson]

i always wished for some of my dies to have finer threads on them to make it easier to adjust shoulder bump. Of coarse i dont wanna spend more time screwing them in and out of the press. Why i got a coax. Most People didnt used to be willing to pay 200.00 for a set of dies. Now the Cool kids gotta have em and turn up their noses at a Standard Full Length die set.
It only makes sense Redding would try expanding into an area like this now that people have shown the willingness to pay for them. Good for them- Me, Myself and I havent seen a need for one of these sizers so far. Especially at the 195.00 price. Mabie I will some day so i hope Redding keeps them in the lineup. I would like to look at one.

As I said I use a COAX, but also use Whidden "click" sizing dies, so I have not found a need for finer threads. I have also never found a need for a "tighter" sizing die. May just my rifles.

 

[hoz53]

As I said I use a COAX, but also use Whidden "click" sizing dies, so I have not found a need for finer threads. I have also never found a need for a "tighter" sizing die. May just my rifles.

I have a coax also that i use for much of my loading. Im not buying any click sizing dies. Ive also got three or four other single stage presses and dies for at least Fifty cartridges With all those I havent really had any sizing problems either.