Looking to replace my warn out lee 223 die set, with a higher quality. Let me know what you have.
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I have some extra 5.56/.233 Dies I'll send ya, I'll get some pictures sent to you before this afternoon.
Make sure you get the SB (small base) dies, you'll inevitably run across some Lake City brass that was shot through a SAW and it will have a "belly" about a half inch up from the base. Not fun at all trying to extract that live round stuck (damn near welded) in your chamber.
I have some extra 5.56/.233 Dies I'll send ya, I'll get some pictures sent to you before this afternoon.
Make sure you get the SB (small base) dies, you'll inevitably run across some Lake City brass that was shot through a SAW and it will have a "belly" about a half inch up from the base. Not fun at all trying to extract that live round stuck (damn near welded) in your chamber.
Although this may have been seen as a tongue in cheek or random off the cuff comment it's actually solid advice. I received my MA Gold Match sizing die this week and it has been VERY impressive.
.223 Rem / 5.56 NATO Sizing Decapping Die | Mighty Armory
The .223, 5.56 Full Length Sizing Die offers concentricity and consistency. Built to last over a million cycles. Mighty Armory Reloading Dies for Precision.
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If that's a little too much in price they also offer their Flag Star line:
Mighty Armory FLAG STAR Series Sizing Die for .223 Rem
The Mighty Armory FLAG STAR Series Sizing Die is an extremely innovative die. A die that has never been made with the materials and coating we’ve discovered. 100% positive testing. The die will size to spec. similar to our "TNT GOLD MATCH" dies at a lower price! These dies are perfect for...
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As for seating dies I've grown partial to the Hornady Custom seating dies for their ease of set up, consistency and lower cost. You would want Hornady part #044102, which may be a little challenge in todays market. You can backorder it at Brownell's:
HORNADY SERIES I CUSTOM GRADE SEATER DIE, 22 CAL | Brownells
Hornady's Custom Grad New Dimension dies are created from select steel that's heat-treated to ensure the durability needed for a lifetime of reloading. ...
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These are currently available:
223 Remington Full Length Series I 2 Die Set With Zip Spindle
223 Remington Full Length Series I 2 Die Set With Zip Spindle by HORNADY RELOADING TOOLS Hornady reloading dies represent the finest in machined craftsmanship. Articulated details offer more precise reloading, by offering easier adjustments, better alignment and smoother functioning. With...
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appreciate all the leads. This die set is going to mainly be for loading up vmax and smk loads for my prairie dog hunt this June. I have a really good set for 6.5cm that I use for my precision loads. I am just mainly seeing if someone has a decent set that is just laying around.
Appreciate the offer. I am looking more on the lines of redding, forster, hornady. And I won't be crimping.
And I have found some I can order, just wanted to see if anyone had some laying around.
I agree with those that recommend a small base sizing die unless you are absolutely certain the brass is virgin or fired in a bolt action.
My Mighty Armory die is nice but is not small base. I use a Dillon carbide sizer when I know the brass needs it.
My Mighty Armory die is nice but is not small base. I use a Dillon carbide sizer when I know the brass needs it.
