Redding vs Forster FL Dies

[Gquire]

Putting together my first dasher. Is one better than the other(forster/redding)I'm down to those two as they fall within my current budget. will be a non-bushing die as i will be using Cortina's mandrel die to set final neck tension. using alpha brass if it matters.
Thanks

 

[AllenOne1]

For a non bushing die I would go with the Forster. In my experience the Forster sizes down slightly smaller and fits a custom chamber better than the Redding. Go easy on the lube and use a die wax like Imperial or Creedmoor Sports.

I would also consider a bushing die for the added adjustability.

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/00070fbk4275/6mm-dasher-full-length-bushing-die-kit-with-bushings-(264-and-266-and-268)

 

[Gquire]

For a non bushing die I would go with the Forster. In my experience the Forster sizes down slightly smaller and fits a custom chamber better than the Redding. Go easy on the lube and use a die wax like Imperial or Creedmoor Sports.

I would also consider a bushing die for the added adjustability.

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/00070fbk4275/6mm-dasher-full-length-bushing-die-kit-with-bushings-(264-and-266-and-268)

i was just looking at midsouth they have the bushing fl die and the micrometer seater for $200. thanks for the input

 

[AllenOne1]

i was just looking at midsouth they have the bushing fl die and the micrometer seater for $200. thanks for the input

I was going to link that one but you didn't say anything about a seating die. That would be a good choice IMO. Oh, and I really like the Cortina mandrel die.

 

[Gquire]

I was going to link that one but you didn't say anything about a seating die. That would be a good choice IMO. Oh, and I really like the Cortina mandrel die.

yeah im probably gonna pull the trigger on that, gets me up and running for 300ish including cortinas die. thanks again