small base .223 dies for my AR 15? - The Firearms Forum

green river · 01-03-2010, 07:26 PM

I'm new to the AR world and want to start reloading for it. Do I need to get small base dies or use regular full length dies?

Thanks for your time!

steve4102 · 01-04-2010, 07:20 AM

You might. I have 3 AR-15 and several other semi-autos and none of them require a Small Base die, that said, yours may.

NuJudge · 01-04-2010, 06:21 PM

If you buy surplus fired brass, you may need a small base die to return it to something like normal size.

medalguy · 01-04-2010, 11:02 PM

Nope, I'll wager standard dies will work just fine. I reload tons for several 223 rifles and use standard dies. Never had any problems whatever. However, as stated, your milage may vary.

I would load about 20 rounds and try 'em out and see, but I bet they will feed just fine. If they do, load a couple hundred and have a fun day at the range.

01-03-2010, 07:26 PM	#1
green river Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 15	small base .223 dies for my AR 15? I'm new to the AR world and want to start reloading for it. Do I need to get small base dies or use regular full length dies? Thanks for your time! -->

01-04-2010, 07:20 AM	#2
steve4102 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Contributor Posts: 2,760	Re: small base .223 dies for my AR 15? You might. I have 3 AR-15 and several other semi-autos and none of them require a Small Base die, that said, yours may.

01-04-2010, 06:21 PM	#3
NuJudge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 38	Re: small base .223 dies for my AR 15? If you buy surplus fired brass, you may need a small base die to return it to something like normal size.

01-04-2010, 11:02 PM	#4
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 585	Re: small base .223 dies for my AR 15? Nope, I'll wager standard dies will work just fine. I reload tons for several 223 rifles and use standard dies. Never had any problems whatever. However, as stated, your milage may vary. I would load about 20 rounds and try 'em out and see, but I bet they will feed just fine. If they do, load a couple hundred and have a fun day at the range.