sizing dies

[robbor]

Im looking at getting dies for a 6.5x284. What is better in sizing dies, reg redding sizer, s match bushing sizer, comp neck sizer?
Ive only ever bought the comp neck dies sets but thinking about the s bushing ones if they do a great job.

 

[fdshuster]

robbor: I'd recommend the Redding Type S neck bushing die, the only kind I buy, even for factory chambers. With them you are able to control the case neck dia., as an example, for the amount of bullet pull you want, not what the die manufacturer decided is best, one-size-fits-all. More importantly you can eliminate the use of the neck expander since the neck is not being oversized/ squeezed down to a smaller dia. than necessary. And since the neck is not being "worked" as much, you have a greater chance of longer brass life. Just too many advantages not to use them.