30-06 DIE RECOMMENDATIONS? - The Firearms Forum

mgatc · 12-30-2010, 12:10 PM

Happy New Year!

Using RCBS dies to load .308 shells and Lee carbides for the .40cal.

I though about trying a different brand with the '06 to narrow down what I might like the best.

Suggestions would be appreciated.

Also, I had a bad experience with the Lee collet neck die. (Blew out the threads on the top cap - sent back to Lee for replacement)

I would like to neck size as much as possible (same rifle, of course).

Should I use the full size dies and back them out to neck only or should I buy a die specifically for neck sizing?

Thanks,
Mel

steve4102 · 12-30-2010, 04:35 PM

If you want to neck size there is no reason not to stick with the Lee Collet die. If you blew it apart then it was not set up properly or your put way to much pressure on the handle. They are great dies for the money and work extremely well.

I do not recommend neck sizing with an FL die, especially with beginners. Neck size with a neck die and FL size with an FL die at least for now.

If you neck size, at some point you will need to FL size your brass as well. It's just the way it is. Get a three die set, neck, FL and seat.

312shooter · 12-30-2010, 04:41 PM

I have and use Redding, RCBS, Lyman, Hornady and Lee dies. It all boils down to personal preference, I too had a problem with a 308 Lee collet neck sizing die galling and crushing brass, (please dont attack for posting legitimate problem with Lee equipment)

My opinion only - Redding dies are Really top notch, but they are all, for the most part, excellent quality.

Backing out a FL die for neck sizing works, how well verses a seperate neck sizer die? Well I have never quantified that at the range, then again sub-moa groups never concearned me in a hunting cartrige. If by chance you are shooting a semi-auto then forget neck sizing, you need to FL sizie for reliable feeding.

BobMcG · 12-31-2010, 07:03 AM

There are some reloading experts out there that recommend using a full length die to perform neck sizing with. They claim it keeps the neck straighter.

12-30-2010, 12:10 PM	#1
mgatc V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 70	30-06 DIE RECOMMENDATIONS? Happy New Year! Using RCBS dies to load .308 shells and Lee carbides for the .40cal. I though about trying a different brand with the '06 to narrow down what I might like the best. Suggestions would be appreciated. Also, I had a bad experience with the Lee collet neck die. (Blew out the threads on the top cap - sent back to Lee for replacement) I would like to neck size as much as possible (same rifle, of course). Should I use the full size dies and back them out to neck only or should I buy a die specifically for neck sizing? Thanks, Mel --> Last edited by mgatc; 12-30-2010 at 12:17 PM..

12-30-2010, 04:35 PM	#2
steve4102 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Contributor Posts: 2,760	Re: 30-06 DIE RECOMMENDATIONS? If you want to neck size there is no reason not to stick with the Lee Collet die. If you blew it apart then it was not set up properly or your put way to much pressure on the handle. They are great dies for the money and work extremely well. I do not recommend neck sizing with an FL die, especially with beginners. Neck size with a neck die and FL size with an FL die at least for now. If you neck size, at some point you will need to FL size your brass as well. It's just the way it is. Get a three die set, neck, FL and seat.

12-30-2010, 04:41 PM	#3
312shooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,148	Re: 30-06 DIE RECOMMENDATIONS? I have and use Redding, RCBS, Lyman, Hornady and Lee dies. It all boils down to personal preference, I too had a problem with a 308 Lee collet neck sizing die galling and crushing brass, (please dont attack for posting legitimate problem with Lee equipment) My opinion only - Redding dies are Really top notch, but they are all, for the most part, excellent quality. Backing out a FL die for neck sizing works, how well verses a seperate neck sizer die? Well I have never quantified that at the range, then again sub-moa groups never concearned me in a hunting cartrige. If by chance you are shooting a semi-auto then forget neck sizing, you need to FL sizie for reliable feeding. __________________ "Democracy is based on citizenship- perhaps the greatest gift the United States has given to the world- Power is vested in the people themselves, and government flows from the people" James M Henslin Last edited by 312shooter; 12-30-2010 at 04:46 PM..

12-31-2010, 07:03 AM	#4
BobMcG Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Somewhere in the Twilight Zone. Contributor Posts: 1,119	Re: 30-06 DIE RECOMMENDATIONS? There are some reloading experts out there that recommend using a full length die to perform neck sizing with. They claim it keeps the neck straighter.