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Dies for reloading .35 rem

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Anyone have a preference on die manufacturers for the .35 Remington? I'm new to reloading and want to avoid as many missteps as possible.
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they're all good...buy what you like/can afford, I'm partial to "LEE" myself.
pcbart said:
Anyone have a preference on die manufacturers for the .35 Remington? I'm new to reloading and want to avoid as many missteps as possible.
I've had RCBS for over 35 years. Lee is cheaper. But what ever you get, get a Lee Factory Crimp Die.
I too reload all my guns with Lee dies, including my .35 Rem, and have never had a problem with them. Best value in the industry.
And yes Hal, I have factory crimp dies for all my calibers, they're awesome!
scoop10 said:
And yes Hal, I have factory crimp dies for all my calibers, they're awesome!
I do, too. Best $12 - $15 you can spend on a reloading tool.
I own RCBS dies for the .35Rem and every other caliber I shoot......
what does the lee factory crimp die do better, than a
standard crimp die ? ???
Can you clarify what RCBS stands for?
gordie said:
what does the lee factory crimp die do better, than a
standard crimp die ? ???

The Lee crimp die crimps the bulet more firmly and is good for bullets with no cannelure......it also prevents buckling the case.
I have all lee dies 19 of them and never had a problem with any of them in about 20 yrs. other than breaking the de-caping pin on the 308 and lee replaced it for free.
pcbart said:
Can you clarify what RCBS stands for?
Sure...RCBS = Rock Chuck Bullet Swage
pcbart said:
Can you clarify what RCBS stands for?
RCBS is the actual brand name - they're the ones in the green box. It actually stands for Rock Chuck Bullet Swage which was the first widely recognized product produced by Fred Huntington, the founder of the company. He named the company after the product he was known for, and now everybody just knows it as RCBS.
RCBS dies are good, but I think the Hornady New Dimension dies are better. They have a sleeve that helps guide the bullet straighter into the case. I have started replacing my RCBS dies with the Hornady's. Plus, you can get some free bullets buying Hornady products, (not the best selection of free bullets, granted). DP
I have Hornady, RCBS and Lee Dies and as far as I can tell they are all good although the Hornady bullet seating dies are the best as they seat the bullet strait from the start! But I have to check out the Lee factory crimp dies as I have crushed a few cases with the others. Dennis
I have RCBS press etc for other calibers will the Lee or Hornady dies work with the RCBS press? Thanks for the info I will get something for the thirty five I have coming!
pinenut said:
I have RCBS press etc for other calibers will the Lee or Hornady dies work with the RCBS press? Thanks for the info I will get something for the thirty five I have coming!
The dies should interchange as most are made in a 7/8x14 thread size.I use Lyman,RCBS and Redding dies in my Lyman and RCBS presses.Redding dies are top of the line.
The Lee dies will work fine in your RCBS press but I have no experience with the Hornady dies. I have used only RCBS and Lee dies and have preferences for each caliber. I like the Lee dies for my .35 Rem reloads.


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I've used dies from virtually every company that makes or made dies (now out of business). I have come to the conclusion that my favorite dies are those made by Lee. The price is definitely a factor, but they are very high quality, and every set up dies comes with a shell holder, a dipper for measuring out powder for loads and a load data sheet for the cartridge. I must admit, however, that I have not used many of the factory crimp dies. I've always gotten good results with the crimps applied by the seating dies. I use a lot of Lee stuff besides their dies as well, including presses, powder measures, primer seaters and case trimmers. The latter are the simplest, easiest case trimmers to use, bar none. They use an ingenious system. In fact, a good many of Lee items show a lot of innovative ideas.

I've got to order one of their new hand priming tools with the extra large hopper to accommodate the large packets that Federal packages their primers in. Not to mention getting one of their top of the line single stage presses to replace the lesser one that I have been using. My new turret press has already arrived, and I await completion of my new house to set up my reloading room therein. It's almost finished now. All that needs to be done is to build the deck in the rear and the ramp in front of the house and the landscaping done on the property and a few other items. I figure we'll be moved in in about a week or so God willing and the creek don't rise.
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dpe.ahoy said:
RCBS dies are good, but I think the Hornady New Dimension dies are better. They have a sleeve that helps guide the bullet straighter into the case. I have started replacing my RCBS dies with the Hornady's. Plus, you can get some free bullets buying Hornady products, (not the best selection of free bullets, granted). DP
Hornady dies s*ck! (INMHO) The one and only set I have, for the 338 Marlin Express, broke after only 60 reloads. Hornady did make it right, as a matter of fact I got an e-mail from them this morning telling me they are being sent back. They crushed one of my cases when I was seating a bullet, and the entire sleeve pulled out of the die. That sleeve is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen. If I could have gotten RCBS or Lee dies when I got these, I wouldn't own them. If they are repaired, I am going to sell them and buy RCBS. I won't own any more Hornady dies.
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