.223 Dies

JerryM · July 3, 2000, 08:57 PM

I am probably going to start reloading .223 on my Dillon 650. In the past I have reloaded rifle ammo on a single stage press.
I am wondering what brand of dies any of you have found good for progressive reloaders in the .223 cal. I like Dillon dies
because of the bevel. However, it seems that this could be a disadvantgage in reloading for a semi auto rifle. Any thoughts?
Thanks, Jerry

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Ecclesiastes 12:13 ¶Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

bk40 · July 3, 2000, 11:39 PM

Jerry,

I'm using Redding .223 dies with my 550B. They work very well for me and should work on your 650.

Jaeger · July 4, 2000, 12:57 AM

I've used Lee dies almost exclusivley for about 10 years. I have been very satisfied with them. If you are reloading for a semi auto I strongly suggest you check out the Lee Factory Crimp Die.

The only dies I've ever had any trouble with were RCBS.

johnwill · July 4, 2000, 03:15 PM

My .223 dies are Dillon carbide dies, and they have worked flawlessly for reloading for my AR's. I fail to see why the taper is a disadvantage...

JerryM · July 4, 2000, 04:09 PM

Thanks for the inputs. I was thinking in terms that the base of the case for a SA might require more sizing, since small base dies are needed for a Rem SA, at least I have read as much. I don't own a SA rifle except the .223. What is your procedure regarding trimming the cases after FL resizing? Do any of you own a RCBS X die? I have wondered how they work. Jerry

Nukem · July 5, 2000, 07:53 PM

I use Dillon .223 dies in my 650, no problems. (so far)

July 3, 2000, 08:57 PM	#1
JerryM Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,889	I am probably going to start reloading .223 on my Dillon 650. In the past I have reloaded rifle ammo on a single stage press. I am wondering what brand of dies any of you have found good for progressive reloaders in the .223 cal. I like Dillon dies because of the bevel. However, it seems that this could be a disadvantgage in reloading for a semi auto rifle. Any thoughts? Thanks, Jerry ------------------ Ecclesiastes 12:13 ¶Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

July 3, 2000, 11:39 PM	#2
bk40 Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 1999 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,004	Jerry, I'm using Redding .223 dies with my 550B. They work very well for me and should work on your 650.

July 4, 2000, 12:57 AM	#3
Jaeger Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: PA Posts: 365	I've used Lee dies almost exclusivley for about 10 years. I have been very satisfied with them. If you are reloading for a semi auto I strongly suggest you check out the Lee Factory Crimp Die. The only dies I've ever had any trouble with were RCBS.

July 4, 2000, 03:15 PM	#4
johnwill Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,451	My .223 dies are Dillon carbide dies, and they have worked flawlessly for reloading for my AR's. I fail to see why the taper is a disadvantage...

July 4, 2000, 04:09 PM	#5
JerryM Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,889	Thanks for the inputs. I was thinking in terms that the base of the case for a SA might require more sizing, since small base dies are needed for a Rem SA, at least I have read as much. I don't own a SA rifle except the .223. What is your procedure regarding trimming the cases after FL resizing? Do any of you own a RCBS X die? I have wondered how they work. Jerry

July 5, 2000, 07:53 PM	#6
Nukem Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2000 Posts: 709	I use Dillon .223 dies in my 650, no problems. (so far)