Do you have a different set of dies for every rifle even if some are the same cartridge? I have a different set of dies for my 40x 30-06 vs my Garand, but what if you have two bolt-action 223's for instance. Does everyone use a different seating die for each rifle, or if the additional rifle shoots the first's load "well enough" do you just use the same dies? Just wondering what everyone's practice is.
Different dies for each rifle w/ same cartridge?
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Re: Different dies for each rifle w/ same cartridge?
Not unless the chambers are custom and the dies are precise dimension of the chamber
Not unless the chambers are custom and the dies are precise dimension of the chamber
Re: Different dies for each rifle w/ same cartridge?
I need a different body die for my LTR .308 and for my OBR. The OBR chamber is much tighter.
I need a different body die for my LTR .308 and for my OBR. The OBR chamber is much tighter.
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Also, when using a different seater die, I can get a longer OAL from the LTR with its longer AICS magazine.
Also, when using a different seater die, I can get a longer OAL from the LTR with its longer AICS magazine.
Re: Different dies for each rifle w/ same cartridge?
If you're looking to get the sizing dies adjusted to where you need them and then leave them be, I guess this would make sense. I would think that you'd only need to get a another resizing die instead of a whole set, as if you had a micrometer seating die it's too easy to adjust back and forth for each rifle's desired depth.
If you're looking to get the sizing dies adjusted to where you need them and then leave them be, I guess this would make sense. I would think that you'd only need to get a another resizing die instead of a whole set, as if you had a micrometer seating die it's too easy to adjust back and forth for each rifle's desired depth.
Re: Different dies for each rifle w/ same cartridge?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: slm9s</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does everyone use a different seating die for each rifle, or if the additional rifle shoots the first's load "well enough" do you just use the same dies? Just wondering what everyone's practice is.
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If it's just a seating die, no real need for two unless for the convenience when reloading for both at the same time.
IMHO
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: slm9s</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does everyone use a different seating die for each rifle, or if the additional rifle shoots the first's load "well enough" do you just use the same dies? Just wondering what everyone's practice is.
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If it's just a seating die, no real need for two unless for the convenience when reloading for both at the same time.
IMHO
Re: Different dies for each rifle w/ same cartridge?
Well, for instance I reload for an WOA barreled AR15 and a benchmark barreled bolt-action 1/7 twist 223 varmint gun. I seat the bullets out farther for the bolt gun than the semi-auto. I use RCBS dies mainly, so switching between lengths is a pain in the ass.
I was just wondering what most people do. Sounds like most use 1 set of dies per cartridge.
Thanks.
Well, for instance I reload for an WOA barreled AR15 and a benchmark barreled bolt-action 1/7 twist 223 varmint gun. I seat the bullets out farther for the bolt gun than the semi-auto. I use RCBS dies mainly, so switching between lengths is a pain in the ass.
I was just wondering what most people do. Sounds like most use 1 set of dies per cartridge.
Thanks.
Re: Different dies for each rifle w/ same cartridge?
If you're going to do that, just buy one of the micrometer seating dies instead of two whole die sets. If you've never used one and you're loading multiple rifles in the same caliber you'll smack yourself for how easy it is. You can literally dial a round in, note the setting hash marks (RCBS ones has them labeled as I'm sure all the other brands do as well) and with a couple of quick turns of the micrometer you're anywhere from .001 to .100 away with a known reference point to go back to.
If you're going to do that, just buy one of the micrometer seating dies instead of two whole die sets. If you've never used one and you're loading multiple rifles in the same caliber you'll smack yourself for how easy it is. You can literally dial a round in, note the setting hash marks (RCBS ones has them labeled as I'm sure all the other brands do as well) and with a couple of quick turns of the micrometer you're anywhere from .001 to .100 away with a known reference point to go back to.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CardiacKid</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you're going to do that, just buy one of the micrometer seating dies instead of two whole die sets. If you've never used one and you're loading multiple rifles in the same caliber you'll smack yourself for how easy it is. You can literally dial a round in, note the setting hash marks (RCBS ones has them labeled as I'm sure all the other brands do as well) and with a couple of quick turns of the micrometer you're anywhere from .001 to .100 away with a known reference point to go back to. </div></div>
They are very consistent too...
I should have gotten a normal one for my .30-06 because I'll just be loading that rifle, but for my ar I'll probably get a micrometer one because I might have a match ar soon. So I'll be going back and forth with diff rifles. Light load my friends match as well
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CardiacKid</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you're going to do that, just buy one of the micrometer seating dies instead of two whole die sets. If you've never used one and you're loading multiple rifles in the same caliber you'll smack yourself for how easy it is. You can literally dial a round in, note the setting hash marks (RCBS ones has them labeled as I'm sure all the other brands do as well) and with a couple of quick turns of the micrometer you're anywhere from .001 to .100 away with a known reference point to go back to. </div></div>
They are very consistent too...
I should have gotten a normal one for my .30-06 because I'll just be loading that rifle, but for my ar I'll probably get a micrometer one because I might have a match ar soon. So I'll be going back and forth with diff rifles. Light load my friends match as well
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