The Redding Competition Seater Die features a precision fitting, spring-loaded bullet seating stem for positive alignment during bullet seating and includes a micrometer adjustment calibrated in .001 inch increments for precise bullet seating depth control, along with a zero set feature. Tighter manufacturing tolerances have been made possible due to the details of the patented seating stem system—the bullet guide to seating stem fit is so precise that the seating stem can actually be demonstrated to “float” on a column of air, and the seating stem is precision ground to exactly match bullet diameter.
Alignment and accuracy are enhanced by the cartridge case and bullet being completely supported and aligned in a close fitting, precision ground sleeve before bullet seating begins. The die also has a “zero set” feature that allows you to zero the micrometer to your rifle or favorite seating depth. The micrometer adjustment simplifies setting and recording bullet seating depth, and by recording the micrometer setting of your favorite reloads you can return to that same overall length by simply “dialing it in”—switching bullets and experimentation has never been easier.
This seater has no crimping features—crimping should be done with a separate Redding Profile Crimp or Taper Crimp die. The Competition seating die for the handgun and straight wall cases is compatible with most progressive reloading presses. Shellholder sold separately.
