I have been reloading for almost a year now and have gotten everything down pretty well with .223 and 40s&w. I just acquired a .308 and I have been looking at does for my rcbs hand press. What does do I need and don't I need. I will be shooting out of a savage bolt action. I was confused by some sets with 3 die sets compared to 2 die sets. As well as small base large base and full length dies.
.308 reloading help
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For a bolt gun you will just need a two die set.(Sizing and seating die.) The three die set usually has a crimp die that you will not need.A Small base is some times use for gas guns and tight chambered bolt guns.
The style of die and brand is a personal choice.I like Redding type S Bushing die with Titanium Nitrite Bushings.I also like to use a Redding Competition Seating die with the Mic on top to adjust seating depth . I use a Foster Co-Ax and RCBS Rock Chucker press for most of my reloading work.
I my opinion try to buy the best tools you can for reloading.They are an investment that will last for years.
Regards,Mike
The style of die and brand is a personal choice.I like Redding type S Bushing die with Titanium Nitrite Bushings.I also like to use a Redding Competition Seating die with the Mic on top to adjust seating depth . I use a Foster Co-Ax and RCBS Rock Chucker press for most of my reloading work.
I my opinion try to buy the best tools you can for reloading.They are an investment that will last for years.
Regards,Mike
A regular full length 2 die set will do you fine. After you spend a bit of time loading for it you can think about a neck sizing, bushing dies, etc.
You will not need it. As long as you have adequate neck tension you will be fine. And most of the match bullets don't have cannelures anyway, so you would not be able to crimp them in the first place.
