micrometer bullet seater

[Redraider]

Hi all,

I have no firsthand knowledge on these things, but I would like to play around with seating depth for best accuracy. Are these things necessary? If so, what do I need to know to get the right one for me? I will reload Grendel, 270 Win, 25-06, 300 Win Mag. Can anyone recommend a quality(but not a bank breaker) die?

Thanks

Redraider

[Harpoon1]

Hi all,

I have no firsthand knowledge on these things, but I would like to play around with seating depth for best accuracy. Are these things necessary? If so, what do I need to know to get the right one for me? I will reload Grendel, 270 Win, 25-06, 300 Win Mag. Can anyone recommend a quality(but not a bank breaker) die?

Thanks

Redraider

Not necessary but it sure makes things easier.

This is probably the cheapest option by far.

https://www.frankfordarsenal.com/reloading-tools/presses-and-tools/dies/universal-bullet-seating-die/1116715.html

[mdram]

i have a redding for grendel and an rcbs for 223
both work well

if you have hornady dies, they make a micrometer conversion for them

https://www.amazon.com/Hornady-044090-Microjust-Seating-Stem/dp/B000GU9VU4

[Redraider]

I do have Hornady dies for Grendel, so that one I can do easily. For everything else I have RCBS so I will have to decide go/no go on those.

Thanks for your help

Redraider

[StoneHendge]

I use a couple of them. They make it quicker and easier to get to the depth you are targeting. They aren't a necessity, though - more like a luxury. I.e., you won't end up with anymore precise ammo using a micrometer over a standard die.

[Zeneffect]

The frankford armory universal kit isn't bad. Have that and a hornady, either will work just fine. The frankford has this roller pin in the collar that makes an annoying noise every so often making my preference the hornady.

[Laman]

I've got two of the Hornady micrometer tops, makes seating depth adjustments easier and faster.