If you had to choose between purchasing a used set of 340 Weatherby Magnum dies, would you choose between:
Used Lyman dies (no picture), or used Hornady New Dimension dies (a little rusty)?
The Hornady seems recent, picture shows the current red box with shiny plastic label. Floating sleeve design. Zip spindle is a bit rusty as is the outside of the sizing die. Going to cost $45.
The Lyman I have no clue about age. The online store has no pictures, but states they have been "inspected" visually and cleaned so I'm assuming no rust. 340 WBY Magnum is not a popular cartridge anymore, so there's a chance this set of dies was from the 70's or 80's. Probably going to cost $35
My understanding is that many people prefer RCBS, Hornady, Lyman, Lee about the same and notice no difference in accuracy except finish. It's not until you get to Redding or Forster dies that there may be some improvement.
What would you do and why? I'm just trying to make an informed decision instead of a blind one.
Thanks in advance.
Used Lyman dies (no picture), or used Hornady New Dimension dies (a little rusty)?
The Hornady seems recent, picture shows the current red box with shiny plastic label. Floating sleeve design. Zip spindle is a bit rusty as is the outside of the sizing die. Going to cost $45.
The Lyman I have no clue about age. The online store has no pictures, but states they have been "inspected" visually and cleaned so I'm assuming no rust. 340 WBY Magnum is not a popular cartridge anymore, so there's a chance this set of dies was from the 70's or 80's. Probably going to cost $35
My understanding is that many people prefer RCBS, Hornady, Lyman, Lee about the same and notice no difference in accuracy except finish. It's not until you get to Redding or Forster dies that there may be some improvement.
What would you do and why? I'm just trying to make an informed decision instead of a blind one.
Thanks in advance.