so, I find myself the the position of needing a small base sizing die (223), and I went looking for one. I have known about them for a long time, I have just never needed one until now. anyway, while browsing, I stumbled across this... https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/0007674111/223-remington-small-base-body-die this seems to me like this may be a good answer to my "problem", since I already have several hundred neck sized and primed brass that I shoot from a single shot H&R (which will sit in the safe for a while until the newness of a new rifle wears off). and with the primer situation being what it is today, this seems pretty appealing. besides purchasing a competition shell holder, am I missing something ?
scratching my head on this one
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If the body of your brass is a bit large in diameter for your chamber, that die is appropriate. However it does not size the neck (which can be done with a standard sizing die or a neck sizing die ).
The following that I posted earlier is wrong: [If a standard sizing die is not setting the shoulder back enough, that body die may not help without using Redding Competition Shellholders as well. Note: Redding Competition Shellholders can be used with standard sizing dies as well to set the shoulder back further.]
You don't specify whether the clambering issue is shoulder location or case body diameter. Knowing which is/are causing your problem is vital in order to determine a good solution.
The following that I posted earlier is wrong: [If a standard sizing die is not setting the shoulder back enough, that body die may not help without using Redding Competition Shellholders as well. Note: Redding Competition Shellholders can be used with standard sizing dies as well to set the shoulder back further.]
You don't specify whether the clambering issue is shoulder location or case body diameter. Knowing which is/are causing your problem is vital in order to determine a good solution.
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Charlie98
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You need an SB die for the H&R???
243winxb
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The head to datum measurement will get longer. I think?
The head to datum measurement will get longer. I think?
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Oops, you are correct and my earlier statements are WRONG. Standard shellholders should be adequate to set the shoulder back enough to achieve sufficient headspace with either a body die or standard sizing die.From Redding
The head to datum measurement will get longer. I think?
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IMO I would just use the full length sizing die you already have. If you are worried about harming the primers just remove the depriming pin. I'm frugal and don't like spending money you don't need to spend.
no, the H&R's chamber is big enough to accept ANYTHING in 223 / 5.56, and maybe even something a bit larger. I don't know if its even possible, but I have thought at times about having it re-chambered to the next larger caliber (whatever that might be).
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