Warrigul wrote:Lee dies are perfectly fine and I even prefer them.
Monty wrote:I dunno what the deal is with duplicate posts to be honest.
It only seems to happen for the same 4-5 people. Strange.
Are you on your computer or phone Oldbloke? Wondering if it's a particular phone or something like that.
mausermate wrote:Sorry oldmate! I hate Lee dies. The ones I've d owned have given me nothing but trouble. Again, just last night I was loading some 25/06's and the die got a little sticky and bang...I pulled the rim straight off a case and it is stuck in the FL die. I'll have to bugger around with it for ages to get it out. In fact I don't think I'll bother. I might just chuck it in the bin and get something else.
Yeh, I know I was in a hurry and I know its just me not keeping things clean and sorted but I just don't get those dramas with my other dies.
Hornadys are my favorite.
mausermate wrote:You know, it's a great thing about these forums, People make you think.
Oldbloke wrote:My requirements are basic. All I need is a set of 223 7/8" dies to re-load for fun, to save a dollar or two and hopefully improve the accuracy in the process. I'm not trying to be the local bench rest champ (I'm not that good any way) So any brand will do.
Warrigul wrote:Lee dies are perfectly fine and I even prefer them.
Oldbloke wrote:I Finally got out to try a few test hand loads in my 223 last weekend. Lee dies have been fine. I tried 55g Hornady SP with AR2208 ( worth a try as I also use it for my 3006) from 23 to 26 grains in .5 grain increments to start off.
The best load was 23.5 g achieving just under an inch (see pic) at 100 yards ( read long paces) off a plastic picnic table. Although this should be fine for foxes I will next try .2 of a grain above and below when I get a chance. I have since sized and cleaned the cases and found that there is a lot of variation in weight. Half weigh about 102 grains and the other half weight about 104 grains so I have sorted them, should help. That's what happens when you buy cheap ammo I spose.