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Re: Dies advice for 284 Win

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 5:59 am
by 6.5x55ai
I have to say I was disappointed with my Redding (and I love Redding products) Comp Shellholder Set. I bought it when they first became available. The steps between the shellholders are inconsistant and the 2 middle ones mic the same grrr. Plus I load for 4 different cartridge head diameter families and there is no way I will be purchacing another three sets to cover my other catridges.

A better solution I have found is Skip Otto's 7 shim set which go under the die's locking ring. The shims go 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 thou and give very flexible range of adjustments.

Re: Dies advice for 284 Win

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:46 am
by Toddy
Too true Gary. Makes a lot of sense.
Thanks

Re: Dies advice for 284 Win

Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 10:39 pm
by JasonR
If your current dies are sizing the brass sufficiently at the .200” line and the shoulder and you are getting enough bump then the die is doing it’s job.