Dies

reddnek

July 14, 2006 06:11

How Important(if at all) is it to use The same companys dies when reloading more than one caliber??

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  Pearyw

  July 14, 2006 06:25

  It is not important at all. The only thing I can think of, is that some adjust differently. I use Lee, RCBS, Lyman, and Hornady.

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  nononsense

  July 14, 2006 07:08

  reddnek,
  
  It makes no difference at all other than what is pointed out above, you need to keep track of how each set needs to be adjusted.
  
  The most important aspect of all dies is how concentric/true they are made, how they fit into your press and maintain concentricity when they're in that press and how concentric the ammunition is that they produce. I've used dies from every manufacturer known including some that are extremely old and others by some not so well know custom makers. The ones that don't make concentric ammunition get pitched and the others get regular use.
  
  Best.

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  JustC

  July 14, 2006 10:06

  it doesn't matter at all, just as long as they make concentric ammo and they stay set correctly. I have quite a few die manufacturers on the load bench, as well as all makes of other tools from various manuf.

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  reddnek

  July 14, 2006 14:50

  Thanks for the information, I figured this was the case but I wanted some more input

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