Do I buy Full Length or Neck dies for .338 Lapua?

[TacBlade]

I think I am going to go with Redding dies, unless you guys think that is a bad idea? I think I only need Neck dies, but wanted to check in here first? I'm getting all my reloading equipment for Christmas. My Ex-wife and her dad, sold about $3000 worth of my reloading equipment at their garage sale after I moved out!!!!

 

[heydavemd]

Re: Do I buy Full Length or Neck dies for .338 Lapua?

I use a neck bushing die, as well as a Redding body die to bump the shoulder

 

[turbo54]

Re: Do I buy Full Length or Neck dies for .338 Lapua?

You'll need the ability to size the body of the case as well as the neck. You can only load/fire a case so many times, neck sizing only, before it won't chamber anymore.

Redding makes nice stuff, but I recommend Forster. Their FLS/Ultra-mic set, coupled with their bushing bump die will handle all sizing needs you'll ever face.

 

[Deisel]

Re: Do I buy Full Length or Neck dies for .338 Lapua?

I have used both Forster and Redding dies and personally I like Redding better, but it is definitely a Ford vs Chevy, they both are very good, you can't go wrong with either.

 

[diego-ted]

Re: Do I buy Full Length or Neck dies for .338 Lapua?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You'll need the ability to size the body of the case as well as the neck. You can only load/fire a case so many times, neck sizing only, before it won't chamber anymore.

Redding makes nice stuff, but I recommend Forster. Their FLS/Ultra-mic set, coupled with their bushing bump die will handle all sizing needs you'll ever face. </div></div>

+++++1

 

[PJ BAD]

Re: Do I buy Full Length or Neck dies for .338 Lapua?

Brad,

Dont miss out on the Redding Group Buy.

 

[itsnick]

Re: Do I buy Full Length or Neck dies for .338 Lapua?

+1 for the Forster. I use the FL die on virgin brass, and have a Redding bushing neck sizer die to use after that. Both are great quality and the money you save buying Forster pretty much pays for the neck sizing die. Just my .02

 

[SVG308]

Re: Do I buy Full Length or Neck dies for .338 Lapua?

I went with a Redding Type S neck die, Redding body die, and Forster Comp Seater for my 338LM.