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I want to try reloading and have a mate with all the gear which he will kindly let me use, I just need to buy dies (and brass etc). Are the lee rgb dies ok? Or should I get rcbs or the lee deluxe set? I'm just using it for hunting; I'm wanting to load some heavier weight pills for my 223. Say 62-79gr. What powder too? Will his be ok? He shoots a 270.
I use there de-capping die, its fine.
for other dies I use hornady with good results.
Leexdies are fine, get the deluxe set, they are the same price and come with a factory crimp die which you may or may not need.
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Reloading Scrub Diver
Lee dies are perfect for what you want.
I've been using them for decades with good results.
Lee RGB (Really Good Buy) dies are good value for money and come with a full length sizer and seater die but no shell holder.
Lee RGB Die Set
Pacesetter dies are good too and come with a crimp die and shell holder.
Lee Pace Setter Die Set
Lee Deluxe dies come with a full length sizer, a seater, a shell holder and a collet neck sizer die. This would be my choice if the budget can stretch this far.
Lee Deluxe Rifle Die Set
Cheers
Pete
Why do they recommend the Pacesetter dies for lever actions
MoonhuntQuote:
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Pacesetter dies come with a crimp die.
The crimp die crimps the projectile into the case neck.
This is essential in Lever guns (or any gun for that matter) with a tubular magazine and/or a heavy recoil so the projectile does not get forced back into the case when in the magazine due to recoil.
Some projectiles come with a cannula groove in them to facilitate the crimp.
Cheers
Pete
Cheers all. I'll grab the deluxe set. I have a feeling this will be addictive.
I think it's to do with the ammo in the magazine being pushed against each other from the mag spring.Quote:
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First comes Fascination followed quickly by Addiction.Quote:
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Good Luck.
Cheers
Pete
Ok cheers, so if you added a factory crimp die to the deluxe set you would have the bees knees then ?
Instead of those "other" websites you'll start surfing reloaders, workshop innovations, gunworks and so on and needing everything you seeQuote:
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In a nutshell Yep.Quote:
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Have you been hacking my browser history today?!Quote:
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Bolt action? or semi-auto?Quote:
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If you are hunting Lee are an excellent buy IMHO, dont spend any more for rcbs, or hornady or anything else. The Lee delux sets have all you need except a Lee crimper about $25.
I dont think the RGB set comes with a shell holder so by the time you add money for that I'd suggest the delux set as its only about $70
Loads, start at the safe load and work up if needed, I mean if your killing things at the safe load its cheaper in powder and less wear and tear. ADI2209 looks a good start, but I dont shoot 223. The powder load is going to depend on the bullet you select. 62 grain is way different to 79gr for a starting load.
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Hodgdon - The Gun Powder People for some decent load data for your .223 I use this site to compare powders and see which one gives the best maximum velocity at the lowest chamber pressures for my chosen projectile weight.
Thanks guys that's helpful. That hogdon site is great. I'm just reading ABCs of reloading so things are starting to make sense (slowly).
I have never read ABC's of reloading I learned from reading the Nick Harvey and Hornady manuals and tips from other reloaders on other forum sites and lots of googling best load data I got out of actual manuals from the shop was the Nosler manual which I based my 6.5x55 loads around.
For 223, a couple of good powders are Hodgdon CFE 223 (hard to get at the moment) or Hodgdon H335.
Both are ball powders so meter very well through a auto powder dispenser.
Is it cheaper to buy from the states. Have you done it with good results?Quote:
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PomeQuote:
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Yes it is cheaper.
I have bought a lot of Lee parts for my Loadmasters from Titan Reloading and had good service with no issues.
One downside is they like to rip it in with the postage cost as they automatically think you need the parts tomorrow, so carefully check out the postage rates and options before you finalise your order.
If your not in a hurry, selecting a longer delivery time will bring the postage cost down dramatically.
Cheers
Pete
[QUOTE=P38;214599]Pome
Yes it is cheaper.
I have bought a lot of Lee parts for my Loadmasters from Titan Reloading and had good service with no issues.
One downside is they like to rip it in with the postage cost as they automatically think you need the parts tomorrow, so carefully check out the postage rates and options before you finalise your order.
If your not in a hurry, selecting a longer delivery time will bring the postage cost down dramatically.
Cheers
Pete[/QUOTE
Cheers Pete while you were answering my question i was setting up an account and placing an order.
[QUOTE=POME;214628]Hope you checked the postage prices. :thumbsup:Quote:
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Pete