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two questions. Is there a generally accepted best accuracy die manufacturer? and 2 are any of the carbide dies on that list? I like the idea of them lasting a long time. Thanks
A set of Wilson hand dies made a very noticeable difference in accuracy for my off-the-shelf Howa 22-250 with a standard weight barrel after trying Hornady and RCBS dies. That's simply the way it worked for me. Bullet runout was near nill in my lightly neck turned cases.
the difference is probably that you quit PULLING a button thru the neck....great source of inaccuracy/bent necks.....
try using your horn or rcbs dies without the button....
mike in co
are any of the carbide dies on that list? I like the idea of them lasting a long time. Thanks
Thank you everyone for your help so far. I'm learning a lot. The reason I mentioned carbide is because I literally have over 10k rounds each of 223 and 308 to load. dillon and lyman both have carbide dies for 223 and 308, but I'm not sure of their quality. This thread is just about the dies so all definitions of accuracy are assuming that the rounds are being shot with the highest quality long distance rifles. So now with my questions refined... Assuming the best of shooting equipment and proper fitting, if you were trying to set a new 1000yd world record, what dies would you get to make your rounds. Thanks again for all of the help.
Might have a hard time with bullet seating without that button...
I find that, in many cases, it is easier and less expensive to have the chamber made to the die than the other way around.