Just got my Redding Competition Seater die

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I just got my Redding Competition Seater die this morning. The instructions specifically encourage you to take it apart. This construction on this thing is amazing! It is a little dirty and needs some cleaning, but it is amazing! The seater sleeve is huge, and it has its own "recoil spring." :D
 
They are nice, aren't they. I have one for .45 ACP because I use so many different bullets. I can dial right back to each bullet. easy and fast when changing bullets.

I also use one for .38/.357. I use a flat stem in it. That way it will work for 148 WC in .38 all the way up to the longest seated bullet I use in .357. (Barely, but it does)
 
It also appears that the die case can be used as a loading block too. I am not sure if it was designed that way, or if it is just coincidence.
 
Yea, but it limits box space and dies with the LNL bushings on them won't fit in the Redding boxes.
 
You know, some people say you don't need them and that they don't really make a difference but as you can see in Walkalong's situation, they make perfect sense. I am glad I bought mine.

LGB
 
in Walkalong's situation, they make perfect sense.
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Yeah wish I had thought of that. I have 2 hornady seaters and 1 RCBS for my 45 ACP loads. Maybe I'll still get one for all the differant 45's I load.
 
I just got my Redding Competition Seater die this morning. The instructions specifically encourage you to take it apart. This construction on this thing is amazing! It is a little dirty and needs some cleaning, but it is amazing! The seater sleeve is huge, and it has its own "recoil spring."
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I have quite a few Redding Competition dies in a number of calibers and they are hard to beat. I have a number of Redding Instant Indicator Case Comparator sets too and the machining is outstanding as is the fit and finish. For instance, my .300 Win Mag reloads have a bullet runout of +/- 0.0005" ... yes that's right, FOUR decimal places!! I put that down to a very good chamber and Redding's excellent neck-sizing and seating dies.

The "dirt" in the die that you refer to is grease that is there to protect the die all the way from the factory to you. I'm not sure if you realize this yet, but you can disassemble the die for cleaning without changing the seating (or neck-sizing) setting.

As Walkalong mentioned, the Redding boxes are a PITA ... I'd rather have a "normal" box so that my dies fit properly. That's the only thing I can criticize about Redding products though.

:)
 
Echos AND

Redding equipment is 100% made in America on American made machine tools.

I also use Redding comparitors and a T7 turret for loading most rifle calibers and I installed a .223 comp seating die on my XL650.

If the primer situation ever lets up I'm going to add an UltraMag to my bench just for fun. ;)

Scott
 
A sample pic using the Redding Competition Seater with .357's..

I am loading Berrys 125 Gr TrFP's with a modest charge of Clays. I MUST shoot my new (to me) Dan Wesson today. I also loaded some midrange plus loads with Unique and Zeros.
 

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I actually got to test it out today. I setup the die like it said to in the manual (slip of paper). I backed out the micrometer almost to max, and ran one through. I measured it with my calipers, determined the difference between where it seated to where I wanted it, calculated the number of turns and final position on the caliper. I dialed in the setting, and would up at 3.2505" and my goal was 3.2500" so all I can say is that this die amazes me and just keeps getting better! WOW!
 
Had my Redding Competition Seater die for a while

Hi all it's been a while since I've been on have made good progress with my loads. Now I'm wanting to extrude more accuracy from my Rifle, bought myself a Redding Competition Seater Die a while back haven't used it due to I don't seem to be able to work out how to set it up so that it seats the projectiles to the OAL that I want. The instructions don't seem that clear cut to me. Can someone simplify the correct setup procedure for me please? My current seater die works fine as I rotate the cases about 180 degrees before fully seating the round but I'm hoping the new die will improve the process and make my shots better than 1/2 inch groups from 150 yards:banghead:
 
1. Insert the proper shell holder in the press.
2. Run the ram all the way up to the top of the press
3. Screw in the seating die until the DIE BODY hits the shell holder. Please note that the sleeve will hit the shell holder first. Keep running the die down until the DIE BODY itself hits the shell holder.
4. Turn the die back out until the line on the micrometer faces you, so you can see the measurement easily. This will be less than one turn back out.
5. Run the micrometer up and seat a round, and then measure the round.
6. Run the micrometer down until you get the correct OAL. Each hash mark represents 0.001" and is very accurate.
 
How to Store Redding Competition Seater Dies

Buy a Forster benchrest die box. They are as long as you need and are available from Sinclair and other vendors.
 
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