Which 223 dies are long enough for 1050?

[ams30gts]

I picked up a RCBS FL sizing die to use for some brass prep and found out the hard way that it is too short to use a lock ring unless it is screwed on to the bottom. Any suggestions on other brands that will fit? I already know Dillon and Forster work.

[Steve RA]

I understand a lot of people put the lock ring on the bottom. If it doesn't hit anything, just use it like that.

[RonofVa]

I use Redding. The lock ring is all the way at the top of the die. It is the one that uses the indivual bushings for neck tension (I use .246"bushing). Redding number 77111, I am not sure if the Redding standard FL die is the same length, but I think it is.

I believe that RCBS are "cam over" type dies, whereas the Redding's are adjusted to touch the shellplate, then back off 1 turn to start. This maybe why Redding dies are a little longer.

Edited July 19, 2014 by RonofVa

[Brassaholic13]

I use Lee and Dillon dies with the lock ring on the bottom. Doesn't hurt a thing.

[ams30gts]

I use Lee and Dillon dies with the lock ring on the bottom. Doesn't hurt a thing.

Right now I'm using a RCBS die with a Dillon lock ring. Only problem is that every 1000rds or so it comes loose. Any lock rings that fit under that has a set screw?

[Steve RA]

Get the lock ring that clamps on, not the set screw ones.

[Brassaholic13]

It's not tight enough then if it's coming loose. I run 5-10k pieces of brass daily between die change overs, and mine doesn't come loose.