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pegleg4570
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Posted: 11 November 2008 05:20 AM

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I use both also.
The reason is that I won a $300.00 Redding Die Certificate at a Friends of NRA Banquet a while back. Up until that time it was RCBS & Lee....So I got my Micrometer 45-70 Dies and a few more that were needed... 45-120, and so on.

Last edited on 11 November 2008 05:20 AM by pegleg4570

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DesertMarine
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Posted: 13 November 2008 06:30 PM

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What I have found out is that Redding dies will give the most consistent results of dies that I have used. I have used Lee, RCBS and Hornady. Overbore is correct about runout.

When I load for precision or hunting loads, I will check runout both on the cases and loaded rounds. I use a NECO runout tool. I am sure there are other tools that do a good job of measuring runout. Check at sinclairintl.com for precision reloading tools and equipment. They can get expensive but worth it. It comes down to what do you want and what you are willing to live with.

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