454 Dies

I like the redding competition pro dies, I believe they offer them in 454/45. Expensive but quite nice.

Normal dies are pretty good too though- I'd say you'd be pretty happy with RCBS if that's what you know and love.

I have both Lee and RCBS. Both work fine for my Ruger SRH. I honestly like the Lee better because I single stage the .454 and the o-ring friction lock on the Lee easier than adjusting a set screw.

I like Lee handgun dies and RCBS rifle dies. I have never had a problem with either.

BTW, the dies they offer on their site are RCBS.

I used to use RCBS dies exclusively. Then I bought some high end competition dies. Lately I've purchased some lee dies and think they are just as good and they come with a shell holder for less. In 454, 460, and 500 I have rcbs so i can't say for those specific dies but I do like the lee sets I have.

I use Lee’s dies for my .454’s and 44’s, they do what their suppose to do, no complaints.

I also use lee dies for 454, no problems. I have no complaints, i usually get locking nuts so i can set them up how i want them and only adjust if something changes.

Buy features, not the color of the box.

-Loading lead? You'll want a Lyman M-Die, and I don't like Lee's post-sizing crimper on lead.
-Playing with COAL? You'll want a micro-seater.
-Loading flat-base lead? I like a sleeved seater, like Hornady's (and you can add a micro stem).
-Roll crimping? Anyone will do.
-Just want to spend your money so they kids won't waste it? Maybe Whidden will make a die set for you.

I use Lee for most Pistol, and buy specific features for the Rifles.

When in doubt, buy RCBS for the best Customer Service on the planet.

All the big names will work (RCBS,Lee,Redding, Hornady) - make sure to get a roll crimp die.