Redding VS Whidden VS Neil Jones?

[TrxR]

I am debating on what dies to buy for my F/TR 308 project. Are there any specific advantage of the Whidden bushing FL and seater dies over the Redding Type S FL and Competition seater? Or would I be better off going with a custom FL die from Neil Jones and his Seating die?

Thanks

 

[clmayfield]

I have the Neil Jones sizer and seater (both inline and threaded versions) and Redding Competition seater. The Neil Jones is a true custom die. You have to send him a couple of thrice fired, neck sized only cases and all of the dimensions fit your chamber precisely. I recommend his FL sizing die.

As for the Neil Jones seaters, I have found no difference in runout between the Neil Jones seating dies and the Redding Competition seater, so I would save my money and buy a Redding or maybe save some more money and buy the Forster micrometer seater, which I hear is as good as the Redding but cheaper.

 

[clmayfield]

BTW... this should be in the Handloading forum.