Author Topic: Redding dies (Read 746 times)

Paladin · « **on:** March 19, 2003, 05:02:14 PM »

any of you follow reloaders had much truck with redding dies? I need a set of 256 win mag die and the only ones I found are made by redding. any comments? (good or bad)

The Shrink · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2003, 01:18:18 AM »

Paladin

I've never used them, but Redding's rep is that it is equal or a half step above RCBS. If new, I'd buy them without question.

chk · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2003, 03:02:29 AM »

I have a Redding neck sizing die and it's tops. I also have other Redding equipment I would buy it again. Dave

Graycg · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2003, 04:05:37 AM »

I have many dies that come in the other "Green Box" and love them. Redding makes quality stuff, you can't go wrong there.

regards,
Graycg

Ka6otm · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2003, 04:08:05 AM »

Paladin,

I buy Redding for my most accurate rifles and RCBS for the rest. Got them for a .220 Swift and a .25-06.

Like 'em a lot.

Ka6otm

Bullseye · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2003, 05:06:22 PM »

Got a couple sets of them and like them. You can buy the deluxe set which comes with a neck sizer and is usually cheaper than buying an RCBS set and then buying the neck sizer if you want one.

Paladin · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2003, 07:19:53 PM »

thank you all for your replies, very helpful

Gatofeo · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2003, 07:59:50 AM »

I've had a set of Redding dies for .32 Long Colt for about 8 years now.
I reload for my Marlin Model 1892 rifle, made about 1908.
Very well made dies, very finely polished. Reminds me of the workmanship on Lyman dies in the 1950s.
Yes, you pay more for Redding dies but they're extremely well made, fitted and polished. Worth every penny.
Redding doesn't get a lot of advertising compared to the other die makers but they deserve all they can get. You'll undoubtedly be pleased with Redding dies.