A couple years ago I put together a monolithic MEGA MA-TEN with a Noveske 18" barrel (mid length gas) and a Rock River Arms NM 2 stage trigger (may upgrade soon). It shoots real nice, but I just got into reloading and figured I'd work up a load for this rifle. I have no other 308 rifles so I don't need to be too versatile. I am using new Winchester brass. I bought 200 pieces.
I bought a Lee Breech Lock Classic single stage press and a set of Lee Pacesetter dies. The full length resizing die seems to work alright, but I really don't like the way the decapping pin adjusts within the collet. It's a real pain in the ass. I would very much prefer a threaded decapping pin. Easy to adjust, readjust, remove, clean and replace without any hassle.
So here's the question ... Do you guys find it ideal or necessary to use a 'small base' resizing die like the 'RCBS AR Series Small Base'? I want to get a better resizing die, but don't want to get one that may overly resize my brass if it isn't necessary. I would like to get the most life out of my brass, but not suffer feed or jamming problems either. Is a small base die ideal or would a standard full length resizing die be the way to go?
I bought a Lee Breech Lock Classic single stage press and a set of Lee Pacesetter dies. The full length resizing die seems to work alright, but I really don't like the way the decapping pin adjusts within the collet. It's a real pain in the ass. I would very much prefer a threaded decapping pin. Easy to adjust, readjust, remove, clean and replace without any hassle.
So here's the question ... Do you guys find it ideal or necessary to use a 'small base' resizing die like the 'RCBS AR Series Small Base'? I want to get a better resizing die, but don't want to get one that may overly resize my brass if it isn't necessary. I would like to get the most life out of my brass, but not suffer feed or jamming problems either. Is a small base die ideal or would a standard full length resizing die be the way to go?
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