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Old June 9, 2000, 11:32 PM   #8
bk40
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Join Date: January 12, 1999
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Two options on die sets-

1) Buy Redding's 3 die set ($47 at Midway) that includes a FL sizer, neck sizer and seating die.

2) Buy a standard 2 die set (I prefer Redding or RCBS) and RCBS' Precision Mic in .308. Really no need to FL size brass in a bolt action every time. Overworks the brass which decreases lifespan.
With the Pecision Mic you can set the headspace with your FL die so that your only pushing the shoulder back 0.002" - 0.003", all that the brass needs to function in that 1 rifle.

Option 2 is my recommendation.

The OAL of your loaded rounds are limited by the "box" mag, ie they cannot be longer than the box or they won't fit.

A handy item I use (but not necessary) is Stoney Point's bullet comparator. This gizmo allows you to measure the exact distance to the lands with any style bullet. It gives you the OAL from the brass casehead to the bullet ogive (not the total OAL). This will set you back about $21 and consists of the comparator, .30 cal insert and oal modified case.

Definitely buy at least 1 add'l loading manual, Speer, Sierra...

HTH and good luck.
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