RCBS Small Base 223 Rem Dies

[Flatland Shooter]

In 2014 I plan on shooting some 3 gun matches that go out past 200 yards. I decided to do it right and load my own long range rounds with Nosler 77 gr Custom Competition bullets and LC brass.

I received the dies this morning and happened to glance at the sellers website and see that along with the "plain Jane" small base dies I purchased, they also offer RCBS AR Series Small Base with Taper Crimp 223 dies.

I spent considerable time on the forum and found that Dillon 223 dies are way out there on delivery so many use the RCBS Small Base die. I did not see it specified in those posts which RCBS SB dies were used.

For crimp, I planned on using a separate die so purchased a Lee Factory Crimp die. I will be using a Dillon 550.

So, did I buy the wrong set. Should I send it back along with the Lee FCD and get the AR Series with Taper Crimp?

Thanks.

Bill

[Flatland Shooter]

I guess silence means I'm golden?

[thegunnerd]

I think you'll be all good with that setup. I use the RCBS small base dies and a lee factory crimp and they shoot fantastically . I load on a 650

[HighCountryStalker]

You are fine. Since you're planning on using the FCD the rcbs taper crimp would be a waste. The small base die and the AR SB die are the same thing just marketing.

[thegunnerd]

Yep, follow their instructions on how to set the height of the seating die, that will determine if it crimps or not

[Flatland Shooter]

Thanks folks. All comments are appreciated.

550 shell plate should be in next week so I'll give it a try.

Bill

[Sthrngnr]

I have the same setup you have and it works awesome. I don't particularly care for the dual purpose seat/ roll crimp die. For me if I didn't have the bullet seated completely straight , it would cant and fall inside the case. I switched to a dillon seat and crimp die, and no longer have that issue.

My friend purchased the rcbs AR dies and there really isn't any difference. Hope it helps

[gunther]

I have had good luck with the same setup.

[Flatland Shooter]

Thanks folks.

Got the shell plate in last night (thanks Brian) and have everything to get started.

Bill

[D.Hayden]

One thing.. I think you'll find a lot of people don't crimp .223

It's sort of a Ford/Chevy thing... try what works for you

[Guest]

RCBS SB die + Hornady bullet seater die + Lee FCD + decent comonents = good shooting ammo for me.

You should have a good time!

[rgvwheeler]

Might want to get a chamber checker just to make sure your sizing and crimps are going to work. I loaded several with those very same dies that wouldn't chamber very easily. It was just a matter of adjustment.

[Flatland Shooter]

Might want to get a chamber checker just to make sure your sizing and crimps are going to work. I loaded several with those very same dies that wouldn't chamber very easily. It was just a matter of adjustment.

I bought a JP .223 Precision Case Gauge. I should be all set.