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hk-91
i'm trying to get started in reloading and i'm working on getting some dies and a press. what are the difference between competition dies and regular ones. i have never reloaded rifle rounds before so the simpler the better for me. i have a few books and some reloading manuals that i have been reading and now i'm just trying to get some of the other things i need to get started.
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  • FrancF
    quote:Originally posted by hk-91
    i'm trying to get started in reloading and i'm working on getting some dies and a press. what are the difference between competition dies and regular ones.


    Depends, Some are micrometer adjustable, neck tension dies, and the list goes on. Start with a good set of dies first. There are tricks that I do with regular dies that can produce the same results as over priced dies (unless your reloading for a custom chamber bench gun).

    Come over to the reload forum[:)]

    Forgot to add unless you pushing sub .2 5 shot groups the dies are not worth the expense for you at this stage.
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  • Highball
    The short answer is...competition dies are SUPPOSED to be made to tighter tolerances then run of the mill dies.

    I would tend to believe this of Redding dies...and a bit less so of most of the others.

    The ultimate object of reloading is a round exactly like every other round loaded...and loaded so the bullet will be precisely in line with an imaginary line running through the exact center of the primer, through the center of the case, to the bullet tip.
    In other words, the die must be held to as close a tolerance as possible so the bullet will enter the case in a straight line.

    The resizing die must also be perfectly round and well polished.
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  • FrancF
    As Highball said-
    One trick with regular Bullet seating dies (that are less than perfect)
    is to Turn the case 1/3 rotation seat, then turn 1/3 more seat a little more then 1/3 turn for the finale seat.
    then check the final bullet run out.

    But then this only holds true if the necks on your brass have been fire formed to your chamber then trued of high spots inside and out. An on, and on and on.[:)]

    Then! the Reload game Changes between Semi-autos and Bolt actions.
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