12-15-2018, 02:23 AM
Swampfox Wrote:Ok I have Hornady Lock n Load press setup Bullet feeder and all, and a old Texas T press. I just got the Hornady Grendel dies. After talking to my dad who has been reloading for many years he told me I need to also get a Redding body die, L.E. Wilson case gauge, and I may want to consider a Lee Factory crimp die. Which those 3 together is about $85. Any suggestions on this or if I should go another route?
SWF:
I believe the Hornady sizer is full length so it sizes the body. No need for the body die. Some guys use the crimp die but you don't need it either because your sizing die ought to size the necks down enough that you have sufficient neck tension without the crimp die. By far, the majority of handloaders do not crimp rifle ammo. As for the case gauge, you can live without it too but if you want it, go for it.
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