Redding Series B 3-Die Set, .45-70 Government

The Redding Series B 3-Die Set for .45-70 Government (brand part no. 80209) is built for this classic straight-wall cartridge, which requires a dedicated expander die between sizing and seating. The set includes a full-length resizing die with a decapping rod assembly, an expander die to open the case mouth for the new bullet, and a seating die with a built-in crimp ring for a secure hold. All three dies are machined from steel and designed to provide years of dependable service, backed by more than 60 years of Redding die-making experience.

Key Specifications

• Chambered for .45-70 Government, a classic straight-wall lever and single-shot cartridge.
• Three-die set includes a full-length resizing die with a decapping rod assembly.
• Includes an expander die to open the case mouth to accept a new bullet, required for straight-wall cases.
• Includes a seating die with a built-in crimp ring for a secure bullet-to-case crimp.
• Steel dies designed for years of dependable service at the reloading bench.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a straight-wall cartridge need an expander die? Straight-wall cases like .45-70 Gov’t can’t be resized and neck-expanded in one step, so a separate expander die opens the case mouth to accept the new bullet.

Does the seating die crimp the bullet? Yes, the seating die includes a crimp ring to secure the bullet, important for cartridges that feed through a tube magazine or see heavy recoil.

Buy the Redding Series B 3-Die Set, .45-70 Government

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