RCBS .308 AR die set vs. standard die sets?

[jjseman]

I'm gearing up to reload for an AR chambered in .308. I was getting ready to pick up a standard set of dies when I saw RCBS has this AR series of dies for both .223 and .308. As far as I've read, it's supposed to have a small base resizing die and the seating die has a tapered crimp rather than the standard roll crimp. Is this something I should consider over the standard set?

 

[Charger442]

Re: RCBS .308 AR die set vs. standard die sets?

I'm curious about the 223 set, as well. Interested in how this thread goes

 

[bowslngr]

Re: RCBS .308 AR die set vs. standard die sets?

After loading thousands of rounds for ARs with standard dies, I am convinced this is a marketing gimmmick.

 

[Charger442]

Re: RCBS .308 AR die set vs. standard die sets?

I had already made my mind up some time ago to go with the RCBS x dies for the 223. All the reviews say they work as advertised

 

[BCP]

Re: RCBS .308 AR die set vs. standard die sets?

I use an RCBS small base sizer and a Forster benchrest seater.