I have been reloading for nearly forty years. I have a mixture of reloading dies which include RCBS, Redding, and Lyman and have gotten usable service from all brands. I have recently (last three or four years) been favoring RCBS mostly due to the sizing dies having a vent hole which seems to help prevent shoulder dents. I know that too much lube, or different brands of lube can add to neck and shoulder dents, but as I stated it seems that the problem is lessened when using RCBS dies. Am I wrong thinking this? And the main question; if knowing what you now know, what brand of Reloading Die would you chose if you had to start over and WHY? Not talking specialty dies. Just standard handgun and rifle dies. I look forward to knowing your preferences.
