johnson184 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Ordered a Dillon 1050 for .308 the other day and now I need a set of 9mm, .45ACP, and .223 dies. Found a local reloading shop today and asked them about different die sets. Was recommended to go with Redding and that their competition die sets and micro-adjustable crimp dies were the best. Would you guys recommend the competition die sets for all 3 calibers? Crimp dies recommended? And what powder measure/die do you suggest pairing them with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brisix Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I load with a 550B and love my Redding competition seater dies. I have them for 9mm, 45acp and .223 I do not like the Redding size/deprime die. It would not reliable feed 9mm brass. If the case was slightly misalgnied it would not feed. Not sure you would see the same thing on a 1050. The Dillion sizer die always feeds reliably. I recommend getting the Dillion die sets and the Redding competition seater die and sell the Dillion seater dies in the Enos classfieds. I think I got $15-$20 for mine. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaldor Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 No doubt Redding makes good stuff but... I use Hornady dies with no issues in 9mm, 45, 223, 300 BO, and 308. I like Hornady seating dies as the movable sleeve does a nice job guiding the bullet in and allows me to get my fingers out of the way sooner so I can pick up the next bullet sooner. I could add the micrometer to my seating die but I dont feel it necessary as any ammo I load for rifle will generally shoot about 1" groups. The only real reason I could see stepping up to a high end rifle seating die is if I was into benchrest shooting. For pistol I feel its a waste. A Lee FCD will do just as nice a job for crimping for alot less cash. Hell, a set of Lee dies is more than adequate for most people. I bought Hornady because I can get them locally, have a Hornady press, and I like free bullets. But hey, its your cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogiebb Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I like to mix mine up... sizing I still use an EGW U Die, Redding Comp Seating Die, Lee FCD the rest are Dillons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxWoodsHunterxX Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Send me a pm I'm placing a special order with them and can get you a good deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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