Best set for reloading
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Best set for reloading
What is you opinion on RCBS vs Hornady ?
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Re: Best set for reloading
Both are great companies, both have great customer service. I own a lot of both companies products and enjoy them all.
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Re: Best set for reloading
I also own both (not half the store like Bob ) and have been happy with both. RCBS kit seems a little more "refined" IMO but my Hornday dies make damn good ammo too....
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Re: Best set for reloading
I like redding.
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Re: Best set for reloading
Start by asking yourself what you intend to reload:
Do you need a heavy duty O frame for resizing .50BMG cases? ( or even just H&H cases with fat fingers)
Will you be shooting enough each weekend to warrant a Dillon progressive press permanently set for target loads?
Is a “lock and load” collect system like Hornady necessary or are you happy readjusting dies once a year when you feel the need to assemble another 50 rounds?
And most importantly, which forum sponsor has the best package deal?
Do you need a heavy duty O frame for resizing .50BMG cases? ( or even just H&H cases with fat fingers)
Will you be shooting enough each weekend to warrant a Dillon progressive press permanently set for target loads?
Is a “lock and load” collect system like Hornady necessary or are you happy readjusting dies once a year when you feel the need to assemble another 50 rounds?
And most importantly, which forum sponsor has the best package deal?
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Re: Best set for reloading
I have both and both work well. I would buy either brand again,but I tend to like Hornady's bullet seating die, not saying it is better just my preference.
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Re: Best set for reloading
I have had both in the past and did often prefer the Hornady seating die. Last few years have basically switched to a combination of Redding ( esp for easy availability of AI dies in OZ) , Forster and Wilson (both seater and full length bushing die). Now tend to mix and match according to calibre I am reloading for.
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Re: Best set for reloading
Here is a good way to get started and is of good quality. The best stuff will cost a lot more not so much because of quality but as convenience. So really it depends how much do you want to spend.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/93705 ... -press-kit
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/48718 ... r-trickler
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/616964/rcbs-2-die-set
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/564956/rcbs-2-die-set
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/93705 ... -press-kit
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/48718 ... r-trickler
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/616964/rcbs-2-die-set
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/564956/rcbs-2-die-set
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Re: Best set for reloading
The rock chucker is hard to go past, its great value and will last a lifetime.
I got a similar cast set but it came with a tumbler and digital scales.
But I already had an RCBS scale and powder thrower, so it made more sense to get the other stuff in a package.
I got a similar cast set but it came with a tumbler and digital scales.
But I already had an RCBS scale and powder thrower, so it made more sense to get the other stuff in a package.
I'm soft and I don't care.
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Re: Best set for reloading
Whatever you learn with will probably work the best for you. It also depends on your use. If you are making F-class benchrest rounds you need to pay more attention and have more kit than what's required for 1/2 MOA hunting rounds.
Hornady, RCBS, Redding, and Forster all make quite usable stuff. I have mostly Redding, but I've found piece from other manufacturers that work as well or better. (For example, Redding's decap die is far inferior to the one from Sinclair, and, Redding doesn't even make a collet-type bullet puller - I have RCBS and it works quite well.)
Hornady, RCBS, Redding, and Forster all make quite usable stuff. I have mostly Redding, but I've found piece from other manufacturers that work as well or better. (For example, Redding's decap die is far inferior to the one from Sinclair, and, Redding doesn't even make a collet-type bullet puller - I have RCBS and it works quite well.)
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Re: Best set for reloading
It depends what you want to reload for. If for hunting, both are great for that task. If you want to reload for competition, there are better dies such as Redding and RCBS competition dies. Forester also make great competition dies.
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Re: Best set for reloading
I would thoroughly recommend the Forster press. Their dies are also very good but as stated you may find the high end Reddings better for competition. As with most things, no one company makes the best of everything required.
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Re: Best set for reloading
I have the Forster CoAx press and forster dies, they are great and worth the investment. Le Wilson makes great dies and equipment, used by Benchrest shooters.
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Re: Best set for reloading
I've used many of them and prefer RCBS over Hornady, BUT . . .
My favorite is the Forster dies, and especially the Micro Seating die. Most Forster seating dies have a unique spring loaded sleeve that helps center and stabilize the bullet on its way up the die. And the Micro adjustment on the Forster Seating die is very smooth and easy to set up and adjust.
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My favorite is the Forster dies, and especially the Micro Seating die. Most Forster seating dies have a unique spring loaded sleeve that helps center and stabilize the bullet on its way up the die. And the Micro adjustment on the Forster Seating die is very smooth and easy to set up and adjust.
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Re: Best set for reloading
RCBS for me. Always easy to get parts for and everything seems to fit it with out go and getting special bits for it to the use special dies and what not. 99..999999% of LGS stock RCBS and replacement parts. All work the same just comes down to what’s easy to get in your area.
Measure it, when it’s on the deck