Which die set to buy?

[Duffy]

I purchased a .338 Lapua and need to pick up dies. I’d prefer a set with micrometer seating stem, full-length resize die, and a neck sizing die. Each of the major manufacturers offers them and each manufacturer offers multiple product lines. But which ones should I get?

Redding looked good, but was rather expensive. That leaves Forster, RCBS, and Hornady. Are there others I should consider?

If it matters, I use a Forster Co-Ax press.

What dies do you recommend and why?

 

[tightneck]

I'm a big fan of redding as well. Since you are using a Co-Ax however, I think you will have issues with any micometer top die in this caliber. The design of the press doesn't allow really long dies to be used. I don't have an answer as to the best useable seating die for that press because I use inline seaters only.

 

[amamnn]

I use micrometer type seating dies,all Forster but one)in all my match loads on the co-ax. I seem to recall another person asking about your caliber micrometer seater and the co-ax on another forum. One reply was from someone using both with no problem - forster states on their website that the co-ax works with ALL their dies.