So a good set of 308 dies for accuracy (spot the flame war/troll)

**steven** · 31-05-2013, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by rupert

Wilson hand seater. Are you going to neck turn? If so, then consider a Wilson neck die or if not, then the Lee collet neck die. With, maybe, a Redding body die.

Yes I will check and neck turn as necessary, though I will probably buy 200 or 300 Lapua brass (which is supposed not to need it) and then sort by weight and runout. Anything needing work I'll probably put to one side for now.

Why the Wilson if specifically neck turning btw?

**steven** · 31-05-2013, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Most premium bullets don't have a Canalure to crimp into anyway.

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Yep, though Lee suggests their crimp will be OK in forming one....

**Savage1** · 31-05-2013, 05:15 PM

I've never seen a NRA target shooter crimp, but then I haven't inspected everyone's ammo.

Are you target shooting or hunting?

**steven** · 31-05-2013, 06:12 PM

Target shooting, many NRA shooters I assume set the bullet at or into the lands as its their own gun, I dont have that option, yet.

**Savage1** · 31-05-2013, 07:00 PM

Nope not all NRA shooters do that, mine have about 20thou jump and still fit in the mag, what is stopping you from doing that to if that's what you want to do? Just single feed them.

**rupert** · 31-05-2013, 09:39 PM

Wilson die works better with trued necks. Lee collet die works OK with non-turned necks. Wilson die is almost foolproof. Lee die can be damaged by those with more strength than finess; then it doesn't work too well;also, the Lee die usually needs a small amount of fettling to work best.

**Nasty Factory Trigger** · 01-06-2013, 02:32 AM

Just to add fuel to the fire - I use Hornady dies for my 308.. and that manages 1/2 inch group with 2 diff projectiles, and 1/4 inch group with Sierra MatchKings - They were Full-length sized too, only due to being fired in someone elses firearm. Once Ive fired them and fire-formed them to my chamber, I then neck size only to help brass-life.... but each to their own, and as someone asked - depnds on the use.. Im certainly happy with my groups (laminated too)