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Which dies for a .223 in a AR 15?

Re: Which dies for a .223 in a AR 15?

I've been very happy with my std Redding dies. I load for 3 ARs, so I full-length size every time anyway. My least favorite have turned out to be Hornady. It's sad too. At one time, everything I had was from Hornady. Tips? watch your case lengths, keep them uniform.
 
Re: Which dies for a .223 in a AR 15?

For the money I would consider the Lee Collet Die set. I justs picked up the set for my SPR. Hopefully you already have your components. They are really hard to find these days.

I normally load for my remington 308 and use foster neck/bump die & RCBS match die set. With bolt action I am more concerned about only sizing the neck. With an AR you should alway use a full lengh die.

dont be afraid to ask silly questions here. Most people are pretty helpful.

 
Re: Which dies for a .223 in a AR 15?

I use redding full length and or neck sizing dies and forester ultra micrometer seating die with good results for both 223 and 308
 
Re: Which dies for a .223 in a AR 15?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pengilly</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any prefference?
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Its not the die (brand or kind), its the indian behind the lever.
 
Re: Which dies for a .223 in a AR 15?

I have always used RCBS dies for my AR. I just full lenght size and have never had a faliure to chamber. I put a few thousand rounds a year through those dies and not a issue. I just pull them apart and clean them after use.

I have some friends that use Reading dies and they have no problems either.

Brian