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AR15/10 Rifles
.223 Rifle Die Question
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<blockquote data-quote="Kevin Thomas" data-source="post: 801697" data-attributes="member: 15748"><p>S/B dies may not be necessary in most ARs, but they're never a bad idea, and don't hurt a thing. They also add a little extra insurance in both chambering and, (and something most reladers aren't aware of) ease of extraction. I'd suggest you pick up a chamber gage or a bump gage to set your shoulder set back, as this is the real culprit in shortening brass life. ARs (and any other semiauto) needs ammo that has a bit more clearance than bolt guns, so you'll want to set the shoulders back by <u>at least </u>.002"-.003" for proper functioning. </p><p> </p><p>F/L sizing dies will generally work in ARs, especially if they run on the tight side of spec (as Reddings tend to do). The one thing to avoid here is N/S dies. Never, for any reason, ever. Nothing but serious trouble down that road.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kevin Thomas, post: 801697, member: 15748"] S/B dies may not be necessary in most ARs, but they're never a bad idea, and don't hurt a thing. They also add a little extra insurance in both chambering and, (and something most reladers aren't aware of) ease of extraction. I'd suggest you pick up a chamber gage or a bump gage to set your shoulder set back, as this is the real culprit in shortening brass life. ARs (and any other semiauto) needs ammo that has a bit more clearance than bolt guns, so you'll want to set the shoulders back by [U]at least [/U].002"-.003" for proper functioning. F/L sizing dies will generally work in ARs, especially if they run on the tight side of spec (as Reddings tend to do). The one thing to avoid here is N/S dies. Never, for any reason, ever. Nothing but serious trouble down that road. [/QUOTE]
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