Somewhat new to reloading. Loaded up a bunch of 223 for my Tikka Varmint, but it was all once-fired range brass and I FL-sized it all.
Now I have a Tikka CTR 6.5 creedmoor and I've started with 150 pieces of new brass and 200 rounds of Hornady 140 ELD-M factory ammo that I fired through the Tikka. What is the best bet for dies? I'd like to have the best combination of accuracy, brass life, and least amount of work (in that order of preference). I realize it will probably not be possible to have all 3.
I just got a Hornady trimmer and I have an RCBS Rock Chucker with Lee shell holders and the RCBS hand-primer. Never used a trimmer before.
I got the Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension 6.5 Creedmoor die set for Christmas (FL size & bullet seater). Have not opened it yet and can likely return it if I need to.
Now I have a Tikka CTR 6.5 creedmoor and I've started with 150 pieces of new brass and 200 rounds of Hornady 140 ELD-M factory ammo that I fired through the Tikka. What is the best bet for dies? I'd like to have the best combination of accuracy, brass life, and least amount of work (in that order of preference). I realize it will probably not be possible to have all 3.
I just got a Hornady trimmer and I have an RCBS Rock Chucker with Lee shell holders and the RCBS hand-primer. Never used a trimmer before.
I got the Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension 6.5 Creedmoor die set for Christmas (FL size & bullet seater). Have not opened it yet and can likely return it if I need to.
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