 Redding Vs Lee Vs Dillon, Quality, ease of use, bang for buck, etc |
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 May 29 2005, 08:25 AM
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 Looks for Match  Group: Classified Posts: 44 Joined: 13-March 05 From: NE Arkansas Member No.: 5497  |
Grettings munitions experts!
At a recent state match, I won a door prize that entitled me to purchase Redding reloading equipment direct from the factory at 50% off catalog price. I've only been shooting (USPSA) about 15 months; reloading equipment is one of the next purchases I was considering. So, to anyone with experience in the different manufacturers, is this 50% off offer attractive enough so that you'd purchase their products as opposed to Lee or Dillion? I am talking about buying a complete setup to get me started in the wonderfuld world of reloading! -------------------- Buzz
A51456 Eat fascist death, flaming media pigs! - Skip Z. |
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May 29 2005, 09:36 AM
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 All Seeing and All Knowing Eye Group: Admin Posts: 28180 Joined: 2-May 01 From: Ohio (Columbus, McConnelsville) Member No.: 690 |
I'd stick with Dillon for the progressive press. Redding might be a good place to pick up accessories?
-------------------- Have FUN....be safe...and, instead of worrying about what you are "suppose to do" - - notice what you are doing. Ask yourself why. See if it meshes with where you want to go.
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May 29 2005, 11:21 AM
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 Calls Shots Group: Classified Posts: 797 Joined: 11-May 05 From: NE AZ Member No.: 5860 |
JMO Dillon Presses are the best.
-------------------- The Machine Doctor
The availability of any given machine is inversely proportional to the need. (i.e. If you need the machine it's broke.) Shelton Corollary Murphy's Law |
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May 29 2005, 12:11 PM
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 Bourbon Monitor Group: Moderators Posts: 5363 Joined: 30-November 02 From: Palouse Washington Member No.: 1159 |
Buy a Dillon press (not a SDB though) and use the Redding certificate for Redding precision seating dies and other accessories.
If the press isn't Blue...it isn't for you! 
-------------------- L2544
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May 29 2005, 12:20 PM
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 Calls Shots Group: Classified Posts: 863 Joined: 4-February 02 From: Tempe, AZ Member No.: 982 |
Something like 97% of the people at the USPSA nationals used a Dillon. That should answer your question. I would use the certificate for the competition seating dies.
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May 29 2005, 12:43 PM
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 aka: lkytx Group: Classified Posts: 2604 Joined: 26-January 03 From: Corpus Christi Texas Member No.: 1238 |
Dillon press, lee u die from egw and redding competion seating die is the combo I use. It would take some doing to get me off this set up for 40 and 38 super. Everthing else is dillon because of the customer service.-----Larry
-------------------- Swiftly, but silenty, stir the pot.---------------Larry
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May 29 2005, 01:38 PM
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 Beyond it All Group: Classified Posts: 1492 Joined: 28-March 03 From: Omaha, NE Member No.: 2283 |
When i started reloading i used only Dillon dies. After some experimentation i discoved that the Lee dies worked just as well if not better than the Dillon dies. I use all Lee dies for my 40S&W set up and use a combo of Dillon, Redding, and Lee for my 38Super Comp.
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May 29 2005, 02:04 PM
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 Beyond it All Group: Classified Posts: 1476 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Phila, PA Member No.: 2764 |
If you're going to be reloading rifle, then I would use the gift certificate to get Redding dies - stick with Dillon for the press.
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May 29 2005, 08:00 PM
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 Sees Sights Lift Group: Classified Posts: 443 Joined: 26-November 01 From: Azle, TX Member No.: 357 |
Dillon press.... Unless you wanted to get a single stage press for some reason. Redding's single stage is as good any and better than most.
I like Redding dies, especially the seating die with the mic on it. Of course, I'm tinkering with OALs down to the 0.001" (along with case size, etc.) I have a Redding case trimmer... Never owned a Forster, but I like the Redding trimmer... I'd go nuts with a half-off coupon to Redding.... 
-------------------- Clay Autery
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May 30 2005, 01:16 AM
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Finally read the FAQs Group: Classified Posts: 58 Joined: 11-October 04 Member No.: 4594 |
QUOTE(davidwiz @ May 29 2005, 02:04 PM) If you're going to be reloading rifle, then I would use the gift certificate to get Redding dies - stick with Dillon for the press.  Ditto Redding for rifle (superb!!) - and the profile crimp dies if you shoot revolver, particularly heavy recoilers. The competition seating die is also pretty nifty for revolver (probably pistol too, but I've only used them in a single stage for .357 and .44 mags). |
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Jun 2 2005, 10:33 AM
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Looks for Match Group: Classified Posts: 44 Joined: 13-March 05 From: NE Arkansas Member No.: 5497 |
Thanks for the opinions, guys. Looks like a blue reloader for me and then use the coupon for dies 'n stuff...
-------------------- Buzz
A51456 Eat fascist death, flaming media pigs! - Skip Z. |
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Jun 9 2005, 07:38 PM
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Looks for Range Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 31-May 05 Member No.: 5955 |
Redding makes beautiful rifle dies, I have a couple of sets for some more obscure rifle cartridges. They are top shelf!
Their competition seating dies are said to be great as well but I don't have one yet. PS. Stick with Dillon presses. Ryan |
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Jun 9 2005, 07:43 PM
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 Searches for "Zamboni" in Yellow Pages Group: Forum Dealer Posts: 10045 Joined: 11-September 01 From: Spokane, WA Member No.: 641 |
The Redding Comp. Seating Die is a must have. Worth every penny.
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Jul 25 2005, 05:41 PM
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Looks for Range Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 28-June 05 Member No.: 6082 |
QUOTE(reidry @ Jun 9 2005, 07:38 PM) Redding makes beautiful rifle dies, I have a couple of sets for some more obscure rifle cartridges. They are top shelf! Their competition seating dies are said to be great as well but I don't have one yet. PS. Stick with Dillon presses. Ryan Ditto |
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Oct 10 2005, 07:33 PM
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 Sees Sights Group: Classified Posts: 311 Joined: 8-October 05 From: Palmdale, California Member No.: 6651 |
I'd recommend mailing me the certifcates so that I can get some of their competition dies-- ha!
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Oct 11 2005, 02:50 PM
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 Uses HEAD. Group: Classified Posts: 2791 Joined: 5-May 04 From: Bodymore, Murderland Member No.: 3852 |
don't forget powder scales etc that you could use the certificate for.
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Dec 8 2007, 06:22 PM
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 Finally read the FAQs Group: Classified Posts: 82 Joined: 27-March 05 From: Disturbia Member No.: 5586 |
I have a Redding T7 turret and BR3 powder measure. It is beautifully made equipment and top of the line. It's just not the right equipment for IPSC. I'll be selling it soon to make room for a Dillon 550. I'll keep the powder scale, however.
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