RCBS full length small base die

[Pauliedad]

I had a few FTF on the .308 semi and although I realize there may be issues elsewhere for that, I thought I'd give the RCBS small base die(yes, full length)
a try.
I saw the other thread in here and a couple others out in internetland.

For clarity, my dillon dies are doing fine in my 700 and they may be fine for the ar 10 as well. I had just read enough about the small base die that I thought it would be interesting to try. Yes, I have a case guage.

So today it shows up and I give it a try. Here's my report.

1. Needs more lube than my Dillon full length resizer.Got first case stuck.

2. After resizing a few and comparing, all the dimensions are the same as brass going through the Dillon die.

I got the impression the base should be slightly smaller. Am I missing something here?

If this is normal, I'm at a loss as to why I bought the RCBS die.

Thanks in advance for any insight y'all can add.

-Paul

[bigedp51]

Dillon dies are small base dies.

[kouye]

Are you sure you have the die down all the way? I had the same issue and just had to adjust the die down another 1/2 turn and I was good to go. This was for an M1A.

[Pauliedad]

Yeah, I've got the adjustment down. Even enough to account for slight shell holder plate flex.

Bigedp51,
That would explain it.

Thanks for the info.