Best dies for a 270 wsm?

[Guest]

Do I need Neck dies, FL dies, or both? And what brand?

 

[ArmyCW]

JMHO I would get full lenght dies to start. FL resize helps keep all brass consistent, after learning for awhile you can get a neck resize die.
All of the brands are very good. Just me, I wouldn't spend money on Bench Rest dies...just too much... stick with Lyman, RCBS or known brands, look for a deal... $$ is $$ in today's market...
Kenny

 

[R Flowers]

I purchased a plain old set of RCBS full length dies for my 270 WSM and am perfectly happy with them.

I have dies from lots of different companies, but you simply won't go wrong with RCBS. Get a full length set of dies and you can always partially resize if you want to. I prefer to full length resize hunting ammo.

 

[ArmyCW]

I purchased a plain old set of RCBS full length dies for my 270 WSM and am perfectly happy with them.

I have dies from lots of different companies, but you simply won't go wrong with RCBS. Get a full length set of dies and you can always partially resize if you want to. I prefer to full length resize hunting ammo.

I'm sure RCBS has good products. But, RCBS is not the only company out there that makes good products. You will not go wrong on any of them, just don't see the need to buy a Forester...too much $$$

 

[DrMike]

I've got both Lyman and Forster dies. They make equivalent ammunition. RCBS and Redding are equally good. I believe the other posts have given you good advice when they direct you to purchase FL dies. They will do all you need at first.

 

[YoteSmoker]

I use RCBS and Redding dies. Although I've not had a problem with either, I always reach for the shelf with the Redding dies first if they have them.

 

[Richracer1]

My .02 is, RCBS die set with the X F/L sizer die. All of my rifle sizer dies are the X die.

 

[onlybrowning]

You will most likely not be able to just neck size the .270 WSM. I have found that the Short Mags need the shoulder bumped with each firing. You may find different results.

With this being said, Redding is a better die if you want to partially re size with the FL die, but I use Redding, RCBS, and Lyman in that order. I would not hesitate to use Hornady or forester either.

Rob

 

[Guest]

I was under the impression that FL dies were only needed after 3 or 4 firings. I thought fire formed brass was better?

 

[DrMike]

Fire-formed brass, assuming that it comes from the rifle you are firing, fits the chamber tightly which means you will have less stretching of the brass as you size it. However, in the case of the WSMs, some chambers are cut tight and/or the shoulder does not relax after firing; hence it is advisable, especially in hunting loads, to set the shoulder back a thousandth or so. Not doing so may mean that the cartridge chambers somewhat hard, or even not at all. This could be disastrous in hunting situations.

 

[YoteSmoker]

Although there are different methods, all brass requires the necks be sized after each firing to ensure proper bullet tension and that it is coecentric. This includes brand new brass.

 

[Guest]

Wouldnt hurt to get em both and see how it goes.

 

[FOTIS]

Get a set of these.



http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.e ... mid=575415

 

[Guest]

I probably wont be crimping either. Rifle is bolt action, and when paper punching I load them one at a time.

 

[Richracer1]

I probably wont be crimping either. Rifle is bolt action, and when paper punching I load them one at a time.

I don't know of any 270 cal bullets that allow for a crimp, at least all of the ABs and PTs I've work with haven't had that provision.

 

[FOTIS]

I probably wont be crimping either. Rifle is bolt action, and when paper punching I load them one at a time.

I only crimp levers.

 

[Guest]

I probably wont be crimping either. Rifle is bolt action, and when paper punching I load them one at a time.

I only crimp levers.

I mentioned that because the dies you suggested in the link you provided has built in crimper.

 

[FOTIS]

All flr's do......

 

[Guest]

All flr's do......

So If I use a FL die they will get crimped regardless?

 

[SakoSteve270wsm]

So If I use a FL die they will get crimped regardless?

You can set them to crimp or not to.