Seems I've been using only the Dillon brand dies with my 550b since I got mine a couple years ago.
I have other pistol caliber dies (mostly RCBS and Redding) that have been used extensively on a single stage. They don't have the wider openings that the manufacturers say is necessary for progressive loading.
However, I want to expand into other calibers on my 550b. Do I really need to use dies made specifically for a pogressive? Or will my tried-and-true dies work well? Will they cause problems?
I have other pistol caliber dies (mostly RCBS and Redding) that have been used extensively on a single stage. They don't have the wider openings that the manufacturers say is necessary for progressive loading.
However, I want to expand into other calibers on my 550b. Do I really need to use dies made specifically for a pogressive? Or will my tried-and-true dies work well? Will they cause problems?