Hunting Washington Forum
Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: sisu on January 09, 2009, 11:52:37 AM
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I bought a set of small base dies for my semi-auto. Can I still use these dies with my .223 bolt action rifle and get good results?
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The Small Base Die set is intended for use for ammunition to be used in auto, semi-auto, and lever action rifles so that the loaded round chambers and extracts easily. The Small Base Sizer Die sizes the case from the shoulder to the head of the case a couple of thousandths smaller than a Full Length Sizer Die. In certain calibers it also sets the shoulder of the case back a thousandth or two more than the Full Length Sizer Die. The Full Length Die Set or Neck Die Set is not normally recommended for ammo to be used in auto, semi-auto, or lever action rifles. The Full Length Die set is recommended for ammunition used in bolt action rifles, particularly for ammunition to be used for hunting. The Neck Die Set can also be used to produce ammunition for use in bolt action rifles. The Neck Sizer Die sizes only the neck of the case so it will hold the bullet firmly. It does not size the body of the case nor does it set the shoulder back. Neck sized cases will usually chamber for three or more firings, depending on the powder charge and chamber dimensions. However, over a period of time, a slight drag will be noticed when the bolt is locked. At this point, cases will need to be full length sized and the shoulder set back so they will chamber and extract easily.
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Sisu,
yes
tank
I'm waiting for the Granddaughter to get out of school so we can head over to my place on Dodson should be a lot of open water.
I had some lines freze around the place, I bet I find more water then I want.
I'm here in the Colockum at 2500 feet and no snow. Now it'll get real cold again and freze the darn water lines
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It's possible, but you probably won't get the most accuracy out of them. But you never know until you try it.
