Which FL die?

[JabaliHunter]

Any opinions on which FL non bushing die to buy? Is there much difference between the Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension FL die and the Forster Benchrest FL die, apart from about $6 ? Are these the current pick of the bunch or are there others?

 

[kentuckytroutbum]

I've had Hornady, RCBS, and Forster dies, both neck sizer and FL sizers in verious calibers. I've had problems with Hornady's and RCBS, so my gold standard is to go with Forster dies, usually in their Competition die sets.

 

[watercam]

I've had problems with the Hornady New Dimension dies. Love the Forester units. Redding is very well made as well.

 

[NorCalMikie]

The only "disadvantage" to using a full length die is you'll be moving the brass more than needed.
The less you move the brass from it's fireformed state, the better. Longer case life.
That's where a bushing, shoulder bump die comes in. Make that brass last. If it's for a "gas gun",then you're talking a different story.