Small base resizing dies in Mini-14?

stu925 · March 4, 2011, 07:19 PM

So I picked up my brand new Ruger Mini-14 today and am getting ready to work up some loads for it. I have a set of Lee .223 Remington dies, what I'm wondering is do I really need a small base resizing die for it? Checked a re-sized case in the chamber seems to be no problem with extraction (really have no idea if this is a valid technique or not). If anyone here loads for a Mini, have you had any issues with a regular full length resizing die? I did a search for this topic but came up with nothing relevant to the Mini, just ARs, any help here is appreciated.

Stu

**44 AMP** · March 4, 2011, 07:54 PM

Been using RCBS standard dies to reload for my Mini 14 for over 20 years. Zero problems.

Can't say about Lee dies, sorry.

steve4102 · March 4, 2011, 08:14 PM

You will do fine with standard FL dies. The Mini has a very generous chamber.

NESHOOTER · March 4, 2011, 08:21 PM

Well said, above and have fun.......... it only adds to the enjoyment.

stu925 · March 4, 2011, 08:52 PM

Thanks guys, I was a little unsure after a few guys I know that reload for their ARs said I might have issues with the FL dies. Once I get a load worked up for this thing, I'll share the results and the load.

Stu

Bamashooter · March 4, 2011, 08:56 PM

I use standard resizing dies and have loaded 1000's of rounds for my mini without issue.

March 4, 2011, 07:19 PM	#1
stu925 Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2010 Location: New York Posts: 868	Small base resizing dies in Mini-14? So I picked up my brand new Ruger Mini-14 today and am getting ready to work up some loads for it. I have a set of Lee .223 Remington dies, what I'm wondering is do I really need a small base resizing die for it? Checked a re-sized case in the chamber seems to be no problem with extraction (really have no idea if this is a valid technique or not). If anyone here loads for a Mini, have you had any issues with a regular full length resizing die? I did a search for this topic but came up with nothing relevant to the Mini, just ARs, any help here is appreciated. Stu

March 4, 2011, 07:54 PM	#2
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 9,041	Been using RCBS standard dies to reload for my Mini 14 for over 20 years. Zero problems. Can't say about Lee dies, sorry. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

March 4, 2011, 08:52 PM	#5
stu925 Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2010 Location: New York Posts: 868	Thanks Thanks guys, I was a little unsure after a few guys I know that reload for their ARs said I might have issues with the FL dies. Once I get a load worked up for this thing, I'll share the results and the load. Stu

March 4, 2011, 08:14 PM	#3
steve4102 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,326	You will do fine with standard FL dies. The Mini has a very generous chamber.

March 4, 2011, 08:21 PM	#4
NESHOOTER Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2009 Posts: 479	Well said, above and have fun.......... it only adds to the enjoyment.

March 4, 2011, 08:56 PM	#6
Bamashooter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2010 Posts: 1,680	I use standard resizing dies and have loaded 1000's of rounds for my mini without issue.