JDinFbg
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I recently acquired a Marlin 1894 rifle in 45 Colt and need to tool-up for reloading it. I've read multiple posts about many rifle chambers for this cartridge being cut fairly large, cases not providing good gas seal during firing, and shortened case life if FL resized. I've read about Redding's dual-ring sizing die (very pricey) as one option, and others have indicated good results from only sizing the first part of the case. However, others have said the partial sizing did not work well for them. So, I'm kind of in a dilemma on what approach to take. I'm only interested in loading for this one rifle (not revolver), so I'd like to know what 45 Colt rifle reloaders have to say on this subject. If anyone out there is using the Redding dual-ring sizing die, do you feel the benefits were worth the high cost of the die?