Redding micrometer seating die

[bddc2012]

Has anyone tried to use a Redding micrometer seating die with a Dillon 450 press?
I am curious as to if this will work.

 

[IPSCNUT]

I am currently successfully using the subject seating die in a Dillon 550.

 

[Iowa Fox]

Yes, I have a 450 and do use a Redding Type S Full length bushing die and Competition seater (micrometer) in 223 for my Remington 700's and Contenders & Encores. They work very well. Take extra time setting up your conversion kit shell holder plate, clean & lubericated underneath, adjust all the slop (play) out but still turns easily. Make sure you have a case in each postion when making adjustments to the dies. The solid frame 450 will amaze you when set up and adjusted properly along with its maual thrower. I still use the single stage for batches of 100 or less.

When I load for the AR I use 223 Dillon dies mainly for the neck tension they provide vs the Redding bushing die.

The 450 is a good old loader.

 

[bddc2012]

Thanks for the replies

 

[Brians356]

When I load for the AR I use 223 Dillon dies mainly for the neck tension they provide vs the Redding bushing die.

Could you elaborate? Since any size Redding bushing in .001" increments is available, I'm curious about why the Dillon die is better.

 

[Iowa Fox]

I already had the Dillon dies for the 223. Nitrided bushings are about 20-22 dollars each. I'm not as fussy for the AR so I just use the Dillon dies and let um zip.