Rookie Question
 

Just getting started. I have the Press Starter Kit from RCBS. A Rockchucker and assorted accessories.

I'm looking for dies for my 270 Win. Are all died universal? Do you recommend one make over the others?

Thanks

Most rifle die sets are two die set ups, Die one resizes and deprimes the spent primer. the second die in the set seats the bullet to the correct depth when adjusted correctly.
I have mostly RCBS dies but also have Redding's, Lyman's and Pacifica. I like the Rcbs and Redding's because of their life time warranty Which I have used with RCBS for the decapping pins I have managed to break over the last 50 years.

:D Al

Make sure they are 7/8-14 threads and they'll work. I like RCBS dies.

Thanks guys.

It's a big learning curve. I like to tinker and plan on going slow. I have a lot of black powder / subs experience which is a good start. Kind of reloading directly in the barrel if you will.

I built a reloading bench yesterday. I found the Kit new on Craig's list for about half price. That spurred my move.

I have a few large caliber deer rifles and would like to get a plinker for the range. Any suggestions on a caliber which is easy and cheap to reload. I'm thinking a 223. Thoughts?

223 is a nice one to plink and shoot yotes and such with. I don't own one I have a 22-250 that I use. Reloading cuts the cost down per box of shells, but you will shoot more so not much savings. I'm have a tough time finding powder right now.


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I have loaded for over 35 yrs and love RCBS!!! I also have Redding, Foster and Lyman dies, but my RCBS dies are my go to dies. I have used their Cust. Serv and they are also great!!!

I have an RCBS press and use Forster and RCBS dies.

For a plinker rifle I have a Ruger 77-22. Problem with it these days is finding ammo at a decent price if you shoot much. I have since switched to fun shooting my Ruger 77- 220 swift and the Ruger 77- 243.

I am not having any trouble finding any primers or powder, Bullets I have to order for the 243 but other wise I'm good to go.

:D Al

RCBS and Redding make great dies. Love the warranty that they have. Once you become proficient at it you might look into neck sizer dies. I neck size everything. Reason for this is less working of the brass.I trim .005 below chamber length and keep all tolerences as close as possible. Enjoy your new hobby.

I have the M77 MK2 Varmint in 220 Swift and love it!!! It is also a nice cartridge to down load to 22 hornet loads and shoot with 45grn hornet bullets and pop crows or chucks without all the boom and cost!!!!