I am not a reloader (yet ) but do use handloaded ammo. My dad, cousin, and good friend all load....so I've just never jumped in. I am looking at a couple new guns (new calibers to me) and would want to work up some handloads for them at some point.

So my question is..which dies do you recommend? I know there are alot of manufacturers, and some come with 2 or 3, and they vary widely in price it seems. Any input and pro's/con's would be appreciated. Thanks!

I use Forster and RCBS for the three rifle calibers I reload.

RCBS for me. I load for about 10 chamberings and have never felt the need to try any others.

I mostly purchase RCBS but and slowly being won over by Redding...I also like and have several of the older Hornady dies.

Thanks guys

RCBS, redding, and lee. most of my dies are RCBS. been loading for bout 40 years.most of my reloading equipment is RCBS.

Most of my dies are RCBS, including a couple of special order ones that I got from them -- .30 Gibbs, and .44 mag FL shotshell, but I also have dies from Hornady, Pacific, Lee, and my first dies that I bought from Herters.

Lee makes some specality dies like Universal decapper, and Universal expanding that often come in handy.

If you will be loading any straight wall cases (like most pistols) I would strongly reccommend a carbide sizing die. No need to lube the cases.

I personally prefer LEE dies to all others, I have and do use , RCBS, Redding Hunter, Hornady, Forester, Herters, Pacific, CH4D, Bonanza. IMHSWLTHO, For the Buck you can not beat the LEE dies and equipment for quality, ease of adjustment or price.

Most of mine are RCBS, they even sent me decapping pins free of charge when I ordered some spaires and a replacement.
I do have one lyman, one redding, and one Pacific.they all do what they were intended to do.

Al

So far I've only used redding dies for two Ruger M77 MKII's(30-06 & 338 winny), but they've worked so well might vote would be Redding.