Like so many of us I've had many sets and brands often of a single cartridge. I don't know how many but I still have an as new set of 44 mag/ special Lachmiller after sending at least 4 sets on their way in Lyman , Lee , RCBS . I don't even want anything in 44 that's why I have the ability to shoot 6 45s .
I've recently received a set of 38/357 Pacific Durichome dies . I'm very tempted to send the carbide RCBS on their way to the kids box sets of tools . I don't see me loading over another 4-500 of each , I only have Grampa's 47' M10 and the Sec 6 , eventually I'll get the JM 1894C and the 5-5/8" RBH 3 screw back but I have 1k each factory or jacketed reloads put back and haven't fired a box in them combined in probably 8-9 years.
30-30 , 06' .
Same choices here but it's Herters vs RCBS .
The Herters has emotional significance but no parts available. I don't expect to see the kids in an 06' unless it mine and Grampa's . It is nice to have the extra sizer set up for each rifle but I have 3 sets of 06' and the Savage is tighter than the NEF but easily cams in shared 30-30 and the Savage brass plunks in the NEF. I neck size with a Lee 308 and it's .310 expander .
45 ACP , AR , GAP
4 cylinders,1 carbine . 2 loads , 1 OAL with 200 or 230 gr SWC . The Smith has tight chambers so no need to set up 2 sets . The Lyman has emotional significance. Plus Forster taper crimp die . I don't us the roll crimp in any of 3 sets .
25-06'
Dad had both RCBS and Pacific for his 25
All in equal condition . I don't have any particular brand favor I have 11-12 brands .
38/357 Pacific or Carb RCBS .
30-30,06' Herters vs RCBS
25-06' RCBS vs Pacific.
45 ACP, AR , GAP . Lyman vs RCBS all carbide.
Emotional attachment aside what's your choice ?