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    what company has everybody had the best luck with overall? The guy at Cabelas said that the Lee die's were really good, but I've read in a few spots their QC sucks.
    Got Lee Dies for my .22-250 and am going to get Die's for .450 bushmaster soon hopefully. I'm guessing Hornady...

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    Lee does have good dies, the best value out there for sure. Plus there are their collet neck sizers and factory crimp dies that I wouldn't want to get along without. They have occasional QC issues, though they will replace anything defective, and their customer service can leave a lot to be desired sometimes.

    As far as quality and superior customer service I would have to go with RCBS. Dillon also has a very good rep. I don't use many Hornady products, never had one break so I have no idea what they're like to deal with.
    If I can see it, I can hit it. Now, where did I put my glasses?

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    I mave a little bit of everybodies and probably everyone that ever did build dies.
    I have alot of RCBS, Redding, Lyman.
    I also have Pacific, CH4D, Hollywood, Lee, Hornady and Dillon all have worked great and most of the time no problems.
    If I was to start out today I would probably go mostly with RCBS for the simple reason walk into a story and that is pretty much what you see. Break a decapping pin they got it. Their warranty is second to none. The biggest thing though is they are in every store not hard to find at all.
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    Thank you gentlemen.

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    Redding is the ONLY way to go ... when you hold a Redding in one hand and any other brand in the other hand you will instantly understand the difference - Customer service is outstanding - if you have questions email Dave Dibble at Redding and ask - You will never be sorry with a Redding ANYTHING

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    I DID fail to mention another GREAT company in Dillon, and for progressives they RULE ! My comment in the venue of "precision rifle reloading" will remain as REDDING IMO though

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