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COMPETITION SEATER DIES Reviews & Ratings

We feel the Redding Competition Bullet Seater is the best bullet 7/8-14 bullet seater on the market today. The machining is precise, and the sliding chamber is the smoothest we have ever experienced in a seater. This micrometer-adjustable die is calibrated in .001"" increments for precise seating depth adjustments and is infinitely adjustable (no clicks). It also has a zero set feature that allows you to zero the micrometer to your favorite seating depth. Sold separately or as part of a set. Also available for handgun and straight wall cartridges.

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Overall, customers are highly satisfied with the Redding Competition Seater Dies, praising their precision and construction quality. Many reviewers appreciate the accurate seating and minimal runout, though some express concerns about specific compatibility issues, like compressed loads, and the crimping feature. Nonetheless, the majority consider the investment worthwhile for serious reloaders.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Quality

82%

Reviewers consistently commend the high-quality construction of the Redding Competition Seater Dies, noting their durability and precision. Many users emphasize that these dies deliver impressive results with minimal bullet runout, contributing to greater accuracy in reloads.

Precision and Consistency

65%

Many users highlight that these dies offer exceptional precision and consistency when seating bullets, making them ideal for accuracy-focused reloaders. The micrometer adjustment feature is particularly praised for its ability to fine-tune seating depths accurately.

Compatibility Concerns

29%

A smaller group of users mentions compatibility issues, particularly with compressed loads, and express disappointment regarding the crimping feature on what they expected to be a precision tool. This points to a desire for clearer specifications on product capabilities.

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Great Die

I have used this die in another caliber for years. When loading a tight fit cast bullet into a flimsy case it is necessary to hold the bullet in perfect alignment with the axis of the case. These dies do the job others claim to but don't. Yes they are at a premium price, worth every cent. The right tool for the job, as simple as that.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by BRADLEY G. on March 13, 2026

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Reading seat die = good

Redding comp seat dies always seem to provide the least bullet runout. Brownells delivers in price and delivery time.

by ALLEN H. on October 25, 2025

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Love this die

I shoot berger bullets so this die is not a must but without the micrometer it would take forever to seat bullets on the money. Make sure to get the standard length seater stem then follow the directions. The cbto on my bullets are exactly the same without much effort thanks to this die.

Great

Got this to load the Berger vld.found it to be easy to set and seating depth to be very contestant. I have never bought redding dies befor this one but I will buy nothing but redding from now on!!!

Good workmanship excellent performance

I reload for competition benchrest and will use this die. What is great: most br seating dies produce loaded round runout of .003-.001". The loaded round runout on this die was .001". That is astonishing performance from a stock die. What is not great: I guess you could complain about the price but if it performs as well as my die it is a steal.

Smooth and accurate !

Redding competition bullet seater for 6PPC is all what I can except from bullet seater. It's made perfectly and it's beautiful. Also it works perfectly :) With micrometer adjustable it's unbeliavable easy to set OAL perfectly. Easy to make different OAL, just small turn from the knob and you have .001 shorter or .002 longer cartridge. I have made over 500 6PPC cartridges with this without any problems.

Home Run!

The Redding Comp. seater is worth every penny paid.Very accurate. Concentricity is Very good. .0005 to .0015 much better than any other die I have used. I bought it for my Savage LRPV in .22-250 1/9 twist. loading 68gr. bullets, accuracy is hovering around 1/4" at 100m for a 3 shot group. I have been replacing all my dies with redding dies. They have a lifelong customer.

Come on Redding, NO crimp in this die

I love Redding products.But these dies have a crimping ring. That is OK on a standard seating die but wasted on a precision seating die. One must back off the case from the crimp ring leaving the case in a "wobble" when one would prefer maximum centricity of the case, shot of bumping the die. Also one must trim case length more often. Come on Redding, NO crimp in competition seater dies!