Scout21
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I'm working on getting my own reloading set-up up and running while I use a friend's. I'm trying to decide between Hornady's Custom Grade dies and Lee's Pacesetter dies.
I'm looking to simply make up some 1 inch capable hunting loads, although it'd be really cool to squeeze my groups down to half an inch or so. I'm sure my rifle is capable of it. I'm not sure how much difference the dies make in accuracy potential.
The Lee dies are $15 cheaper and come with the shell holder set, so I'm leaning towards the Lee. However, if the Hornady is quantifiably better I'd deal with the cost increase and go with the higher quality dies.
I don't know anything about either of the dies and I have no preference for either brand. I'll be buying .308 Winchester dies and be using them on a Dillon XL750.
I'm also looking to get some .223 Remington dies, and will probably get matching dies.
Lee Pacesetter
https://www.academy.com/p/lee-pacesetter-rifle-dies-with-shell-holder-set
Hornady Custom Grade
https://www.academy.com/p/hornady-308-winchester-reloading-dies-2-pack
I'm looking to simply make up some 1 inch capable hunting loads, although it'd be really cool to squeeze my groups down to half an inch or so. I'm sure my rifle is capable of it. I'm not sure how much difference the dies make in accuracy potential.
The Lee dies are $15 cheaper and come with the shell holder set, so I'm leaning towards the Lee. However, if the Hornady is quantifiably better I'd deal with the cost increase and go with the higher quality dies.
I don't know anything about either of the dies and I have no preference for either brand. I'll be buying .308 Winchester dies and be using them on a Dillon XL750.
I'm also looking to get some .223 Remington dies, and will probably get matching dies.
Lee Pacesetter
https://www.academy.com/p/lee-pacesetter-rifle-dies-with-shell-holder-set
Hornady Custom Grade
https://www.academy.com/p/hornady-308-winchester-reloading-dies-2-pack
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