[345 DeSoto]

Of these three Neck Sizers, which does the best job...or are they about the same? RCBS non bushing, Redding non bushing, or the Lee Collet type. Also, is the Lee adjustable? It'll be used on neck turned 22-250 cases. Thanks,guys...

[dagger dog]

I use the Lee Collet neck sizer, with excellent results, in .223REM .308 WIN. .22 HORNET. It absolutley won't cause any stretching and in stock configuration gives sufficeint bullet grip.

Although it is not adjustable, it can be modified to give .001" tighter by either calling the manufactuer and ordering a smaller mandrel, or turning the mandrel down your self, chucking it up in a drill press and using crocus cloth and a micrometer, to acheive the wanted size.

I've used the RCBS standard neck sizer non-bushing type in .308Win, with good results also, and it to date has given me my smallest group with that caliber.

[Jim Watson]

You got some problem with bushing dies?

If your necks are turned down much, a solid die might not give enough neck reduction. I'd try some in the full length die before I bought a neck die.

[kelbro]

Since you mentioned turned necks, I would recommend the Lee Collet die over the other, non-bushed dies. The Lee is not adjustable but the ID will be the same every time. Since the other dies index off the OD, thicker or thinner necks will vary your neck tension.

If you are going to all the trouble to turn necks, a bushing die might be your best bet.

[ranger335v]

What the defenders of the Lee Collet die really mean is that the die is actually "self-adusting" to match the need of each case. But it is not user adjusted after initial set-up. The inside diameter of the necks will be consistant regardless of variations in neck thickness.

My limited experience with bushing neck dies left me believing my Lee Collets are the better way to go for factory brass in factory rifle chambers.

[GunTech]

Another vote for bushing dies.

[345 DeSoto]

ranger335v,
That's what I was hoping, on the Lee Die. If that IS the case (no pun intended :)), then there's not much sense in neck turning my cases.
kelbro,
That's also some of the info I was looking for. Thanks to ALL, for the responses...:D

[Walkalong]

Yet another vote for bushing dies.

[LotI]

Use the Lee. I usually don't just neck size(AR15) but it worked for some pulled bullets.

I guess they're the choice of some BR shooters(plus they're the cheapest).

[345 DeSoto]

I went ahead and ordered the Lee Collet, but before I did, I checked on some Web Sites for prices/Shipping. WOW! Bottom lines from Midway and Midsouth were $30 and change, including "handleing charges" and exhorbatant Shipping...which nearly DOUBLED the cost for the Die.:barf: Lowball from Lock Stock & Barrel was $21.20, including $4.95 USPS Shipping...in stock, Shipped today:D...FYI...

[marchboom]

And with the fuel prices going higher everyday, shipping charges will be going thru the roof. :cuss:

[LotI]

including "handleing charges" and exhorbatant Shipping...which nearly DOUBLED the cost for the Die
You were below the $40 minimum for Midway. Get over this hump and your pricing should be more reasonable. Don't know about Midsouth, never done business with them.