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Posted: 9/8/2012 4:51:04 PM EDT
| I have an LAR- 8 Mid Lenght that I'd like to start reloading for. Given all the different dies out there what seems to work best in a semi-auto? |
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Unless you know that your chamber has some strange dimensional issues, you don't automatically reach for small base dies.
Once you know the headspace of your chamber, you can use a regular FL size die and bump your shoulders back just enough for reliable function, as compared to over cold working the brass with too much shoulder set back or small base dies. |
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Small base dies over work the brass, But, if you source brass from a vendor of once fired military brass, you may well need the small base die for the initial sizing. Most 7.62x51 aka 308 Win. fired in machine guns with genorous chambers need a pass through a small base die.
As all of have said a properly set FL size die will cover most instances, you may want to invest in a Wilson or Dillon case gage. |
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