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  • meterman07
    Junior Member
    • Nov 2012
    • 24

    AR-15 FL dies

    What brand or style? match or standard? Thanks for the help.
  • #2
    CSACANNONEER
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    • Dec 2006
    • 44093

    It depends on what you want. As long as you are using FL dies for the correct cartridge your semi auto rifle is chambered for, you'll be fine. Any brand will work. Some are nicer to use than others but, any will be capable of producing ammo that is better than factory ammo if you do your part.
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    • #3
      Jasonaspears
      Senior Member
      • Feb 2011
      • 1200

      I like the Lee dies that come with the factory crimp die.

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      • #4
        klewan
        Veteran Member
        • Jun 2011
        • 3031

        I'm a Lee aficionado, but I would look at the RCBS X die and the small base die. X die to not have to trim all the brass, and small base to squeeze the brass down to the minimum size. Those seem to be the only dies that actually have been designed to deal with common problems you get with 223 brass. If I actually had those dies, I could measure what they turn out compared to the Lee 223 dies I already use. Would be interesting....

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        • #5
          3006mv
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2006
          • 1979

          no issues with my Lees
          "when I hear 'meat is murder' (sic) I think murder is delicious" - Stephen Colbert interview with Morrisey 09.10.12

          I plead the 2nd.

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          • #6
            Jasonaspears
            Senior Member
            • Feb 2011
            • 1200

            Originally posted by klewan
            I'm a Lee aficionado, but I would look at the RCBS X die and the small base die. X die to not have to trim all the brass, and small base to squeeze the brass down to the minimum size. Those seem to be the only dies that actually have been designed to deal with common problems you get with 223 brass. If I actually had those dies, I could measure what they turn out compared to the Lee 223 dies I already use. Would be interesting....
            You don't have to trim the brass?

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            • #7
              Germz
              Vendor/Retailer
              • Apr 2013
              • 4691

              Originally posted by Jasonaspears
              You don't have to trim the brass?
              Eventually, you will ALWAYS have to trim brass.
              There is no escaping it...
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              • #8
                Jasonaspears
                Senior Member
                • Feb 2011
                • 1200

                Originally posted by Germz
                Eventually, you will ALWAYS have to trim brass.
                There is no escaping it...
                I agree. Never heard of dies eliminating the need to trim

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                • #9
                  CSACANNONEER
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                  • Dec 2006
                  • 44093

                  Originally posted by Jasonaspears
                  I agree. Never heard of dies eliminating the need to trim
                  They have been out for years now. Google "RCBS x dies" and see.
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                  • #10
                    Jasonaspears
                    Senior Member
                    • Feb 2011
                    • 1200

                    Originally posted by CSACANNONEER
                    They have been out for years now. Google "RCBS x dies" and see.
                    Wow...learned something new today. Thanks Klewan
                    Last edited by Jasonaspears; 05-11-2014, 10:00 PM. Reason: Ego stroking :)

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                    • #11
                      bohoki
                      I need a LIFE!!
                      • Jan 2006
                      • 20815

                      the lee rgb dies work fine for me i never crimp they hold the bullets tight enough

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                      • #12
                        klewan
                        Veteran Member
                        • Jun 2011
                        • 3031

                        Originally posted by Jasonaspears
                        Wow...learned something new today. Thanks
                        I just hate that; I point out X dies, and that prick csaCANNONEER, gets the credit.

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                        • #13
                          Jasonaspears
                          Senior Member
                          • Feb 2011
                          • 1200

                          Originally posted by Jasonaspears
                          Wow...learned something new today. Thanks Klewan
                          Fixed!

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                          • #14
                            klewan
                            Veteran Member
                            • Jun 2011
                            • 3031

                            Originally posted by Jasonaspears
                            Fixed!
                            That's mighty white of you! If you know what I mean, and I think you do!

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                            • #15
                              Germz
                              Vendor/Retailer
                              • Apr 2013
                              • 4691

                              Originally posted by klewan
                              I just hate that; I point out X dies, and that prick csaCANNONEER, gets the credit.
                              its just the internet man.
                              If it makes you feel better....
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