Thoughts on Redding Standard dies

[bozo699]

Good Morning Wayne,
Thx for the response. But to clarify, is there anything different in the method I use when I use the Redding Shell Holders for that "measured" bump. In other words, depending on the caliber, I use the appropriate Body Die. I have it set in my Press to where the Casing shoulders are at it's best for performance. I measure each and every fired casing to check for any changes using an RCBS Precision Mic. If I get as much as a .001 change from the "Index" marking I obtained from when the brass was new and checked/set for least resistance when the bolt is closed, I then use whichever of the measured Redding Shell holder will give me that minimal "bump" so as to least "work" the brass. I next use my Neck Sizing Die to continue the reloading process. From what I see in the method I use, I never have to reset my Body Die to obtain what I've found is the best casing shoulder setting for each of my rifles. Do you see anything that I should be doing differently that would help in what I consider precision reloading for ultimate accuracy? Thx.

Alex

Alex,
I have not yet started shooting short range bench rest so it may not be critical to bump the shoulders every time, I don't know, I personally don't use the competition shell holders not that there is anything wrong with them, I just haven't seen the need. I shoot mostly 1K yard BR and I like every thing exactly the same so I bump the shoulders every time I load about .001, I use my fouler brass to set the bump die, remember .001 is not much so with 14 tpi dies it takes a little practice in setting it up and also it is critical to lube each case the same amount, and I make sure I have the same amount of firings on the cases, if you don't anneal, as the cases get harder you have to adjust for your bump, I hope this helps some, it may not be gospel, it is how I have been doing it with satisfactory results.
Wayne.