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**b.faust** · 04-12-2012, 3:45 PM

I like having one of these as well. Probably not critical, but since prepping brass anyway, it can't hurt:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/729748/lyman-flash-hole-uniformer-tool

**damndave** · 04-12-2012, 3:57 PM

You are going to need bushings for the Redding busing dies. You need to measure the case wall thickness in the necks of the brass you will be using to determine what size bushing you need.

**XKawN** · 04-12-2012, 6:08 PM

Originally posted by AlliedArmory

You are going to need bushings for the Redding busing dies. You need to measure the case wall thickness in the necks of the brass you will be using to determine what size bushing you need.

ok, now this is just down right confusing for someone trying to learn how to reload. reading the redding article about how to do this sounds like you need other dies to start with to obtain some measurements in order to determine bearing size and even then you may not order the right one on the first try.

so should i just get a set of .223 full length dies other than this one? this is the one the white oaks armament owner recommended and he made it sound like it was easy, lol.

**Divernhunter** · 04-12-2012, 7:15 PM

Just get small base or AR dies From RCBS. Yes 223 is small primers(rifle). You will want extra reloading blocks,. They hold the brass when putting in the powder. Get spray RCBS case lube and use a baking pan to put your brass in to spray. Much better than the pad and pad lube. After sizing just toss the brass on a towel and fold the towel over the brass and rub it back and forth to remove the lube.

The VERY FIRST thing you need to do is buy the Lyman reloading manual #49 and read it. That will answer most of your questions now and later. If you need help cantact me. I have been reloading for many years and many different cartridges. I will be happy to help you is anyway I can.

**XKawN** · 04-12-2012, 7:43 PM

Originally posted by Divernhunter

Just get small base or AR dies From RCBS. Yes 223 is small primers(rifle). You will want extra reloading blocks,. They hold the brass when putting in the powder. Get spray RCBS case lube and use a baking pan to put your brass in to spray. Much better than the pad and pad lube. After sizing just toss the brass on a towel and fold the towel over the brass and rub it back and forth to remove the lube.

The VERY FIRST thing you need to do is buy the Lyman reloading manual #49 and read it. That will answer most of your questions now and later. If you need help cantact me. I have been reloading for many years and many different cartridges. I will be happy to help you is anyway I can.

thank you d-n-h, good info there. one thing though, the owner/builder at white oaks armament told me that i needed a full length/size die.

so now i;m thinking

FORSTER 223 REM BENCH REST SEATER DIE

FORSTER 223 REMINGTON BENCH REST SEATER DIE - Graf & Sons

https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/4730

More than twenty years ago, Forster/Bonanza patented the design of the original Bench Rest® Seater Die. That patent covers the use of a specially machined, close fitting chamber that holds the case, the bullet and the seating stem all in perfect alignment. This innovative chamber design is still the hallmark of our Bench Rest Seater Dies, because it's the premier system of all the so-called "in-line" seater systems that actually supports the entire outside diameter of the sized case rather than just the bullet and case neck. Over the years, we have continued to refine our seating stems to better fit the newly designed ballistic tips and we now offer special seating stems to match your special bullet needs such as those encountered during the loading of some of the new VLD (Very Low Drag) bullets currently on the market.

FORSTER 223 REM BUSHING NECK DIE w/3 BUSHINGS

FORSTER 223 REMINGTON BUSHING NECK DIE w/ 3 BUSHINGS - Graf & Sons

https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/4870

Order a Bushing Bump Neck Sizing Die Kit by caliber and included are three bushings most likely needed to produce accurate ammunition with proper neck/bullet tension.  223 Rem bushings included: .247, .245, .243Forster Bushing Bump Neck dies will only accept bushings made by Forster.

will these work and are these the only dies i would need?

**Sunwolf** · 04-13-2012, 8:23 AM

Start off with a cheap set of dies,get your methods down pat,get a case gage,then go to the precision dies.

**17+1** · 04-13-2012, 8:54 AM

Originally posted by XKawN

thank you d-n-h, good info there. one thing though, the owner/builder at white oaks armament told me that i needed a full length/size die.

so now i;m thinking

FORSTER 223 REM BENCH REST SEATER DIE

FORSTER 223 REMINGTON BENCH REST SEATER DIE - Graf & Sons

https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/4730

More than twenty years ago, Forster/Bonanza patented the design of the original Bench Rest® Seater Die. That patent covers the use of a specially machined, close fitting chamber that holds the case, the bullet and the seating stem all in perfect alignment. This innovative chamber design is still the hallmark of our Bench Rest Seater Dies, because it's the premier system of all the so-called "in-line" seater systems that actually supports the entire outside diameter of the sized case rather than just the bullet and case neck. Over the years, we have continued to refine our seating stems to better fit the newly designed ballistic tips and we now offer special seating stems to match your special bullet needs such as those encountered during the loading of some of the new VLD (Very Low Drag) bullets currently on the market.

FORSTER 223 REM BUSHING NECK DIE w/3 BUSHINGS

FORSTER 223 REMINGTON BUSHING NECK DIE w/ 3 BUSHINGS - Graf & Sons

https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/4870

Order a Bushing Bump Neck Sizing Die Kit by caliber and included are three bushings most likely needed to produce accurate ammunition with proper neck/bullet tension.  223 Rem bushings included: .247, .245, .243Forster Bushing Bump Neck dies will only accept bushings made by Forster.

will these work and are these the only dies i would need?

You need to full length resize every firing with a semi auto. The dies in the above post would be OK for a bolt action. I only neck size on my bolt gun reloads, but can't get away with it on gas gun ammo.

I'd try Lee RGB dies for lost cost and functionality. If you're planning on just loading to mag length and going for it, I don't see why you would need a micrometer seating die. That, to me is something a competitor would do when seating bullets at or to a controlled distance off the rifling.

I don't recall seeing a bullet puller on your list...get one of those too!

**rconnerley** · 04-15-2012, 2:24 AM

I second the suggestion that you start with a set (resizer/decapper and seater/crimper) of small base, full length resizing dies from any of the major manufacturers.

I suggest that you get the Kit with the 400 tumbler that way you get some media, polish and a rudimentary media separator to get you started. If you want to go first class out of the gate, get the rotary media separator from Cabella's (also currently on sale) I have the RCBS version and love it as it quick and easy and less messy than what comes in the kit.

I also agree that Lyman's manual would be a good read to get your feet on the ground. I also found The ABC's of Reloading helpful when I was staring out.

**damndave** · 04-15-2012, 4:43 AM

Instead of the Redding Bushing die set, I use the Forster set. There is no control over neck tension, but they work great IMHO.

Page not found – Forster Products

http://www.forsterproducts.com/catalog.asp?prodid=700418

To make life loads easier with a single stage press, get the Hornady Die Bushing System for your press. Normally you would have to reset your dies each time you change out the die. With this setup your settings remain the same and all the dies are basically quick detach. Ask anyone with a Hornady press and see how they like them.

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