I need to vent and so do Redding dies

[potatojudge]

Shoulder dents with Redding dies are infuriating. Refusing to put a vent hole in their dies is ridiculous. Does the hole EVER hurt anything? For the premium they charge it's not much to ask.  

I've had the issue with a number of cartridges and their dies. Today it's forming some 25 Bullberry, a simple process. I use a q tip to put lube only where I want it, never on the shoulder. I cleaned the die thoroughly. One case came out un-dented. Next case went right back to denting. Sure, I MIGHT be able to work out a process of cleaning and lubing that avoids dents, but why should I have to work some alchemy to do what other dies do just fine? 

I like Imperial Sizing Wax. If spray lube is necessary for Redding dies then I don't want Redding dies. 

Unfortunately 25 Bullberry dies aren't that easy to replace. I'll be body sizing in an RCBS 30-30 die then using the Redding neck sizer for the remainder. 

I can't imagine going to Midway or Grafs and voluntarily putting Redding dies in my cart if the set I need is available from any other maker. 

[callmaker]

I hear you.
My very recent experience with Redding is a 45 Colt sizing die that sizes so small it leaves the case looking like a belted cartridge.

[pleadthe2nd]

I was going to recommend the spray lube, but I see that's not necessary, I know everyone hates them but, I've never had any problems with my Lee dies, so that's all I buy.

[potatojudge]

I've never had any problems with Lee dies either. Their features might not always be my favorite, but they make good quality ammo. I spent a lot of years doing all my work on a Lee turret.

[pleadthe2nd]

May 28, 2022 12:54:48 GMT -5 potatojudge said:

I've never had any problems with Lee dies either. Their features might not always be my favorite, but they make good quality ammo. I spent a lot of years doing all my work on a Lee turret. /quote]
I still love my breech lock single stage press _ Lee_ ,if I ever wear it out, I'll buy another

[edk]

May 28, 2022 11:59:00 GMT -5 callmaker said:

I hear you.
My very recent experience with Redding is a 45 Colt sizing die that sizes so small it leaves the case looking like a belted cartridge.

What brand doesn't do this?

[magnumwheelman]

I have lots of Lee dies the only thing I dislike is the O-ring locking nut… I do like the new RCBS dies a lot…

FIL used to have issues with 17 Remington, and 223… too much lube, and wrinkled necks

I’ve never, personally had the issue, but I have had to fire out those wrinkles before, shooting with FIL, before he passed on…