Redding die kit vs Lee die kit (223 with links)

[mattri]

Looking for a full length sizer and a seater die.

Have used Lee dies in the past and found them to be accurate.

Redding has a good reputation as well.

Between these two sets, what are the major differences? Which is better-why?

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=434975

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=592925

The Lee kit happens to come with a crimping die, which I am not interested in. Would just sell/trade it.

 

[Larryh128]

Looks to me like about $14 ;D Honestly, they are both good and you probably won't tell the difference between them. There was a time when Lee made dies that were'nt on par with Redding but that gap has really narrowed with the advent of CNC machining. When I started loading, I went with RCBS, then Redding & today have several sets of Lee dies that work great along with RCBS, Redding, Hornady. Obviously you're loading hunting rounds so I would pick the one most available.

 

[robbor]

Have your though about the forster Ultra die set and you can send the sizer in and have the neck honed to your spec for like $10.