01-03-2018, 05:19 AM
From what I gather, if you Form from 1x, no trimming is needed for a few firings since the necks shorten when they get expanded. Max length should be 1.76 - same as 223/556. Hodgdon states trim length of 1.75 which is the same as 223.
I use the small base dies for 223 and 300 BLK. They definitely work the brass harder and my guess is I get one less firing before trimming is needed, but reliability is high on the list of desirable traits for thoe calibers - especially the BO since one’s HD and one’s a truck gun. I’m on the fence between those and the Reddings.
I use the small base dies for 223 and 300 BLK. They definitely work the brass harder and my guess is I get one less firing before trimming is needed, but reliability is high on the list of desirable traits for thoe calibers - especially the BO since one’s HD and one’s a truck gun. I’m on the fence between those and the Reddings.
Let's go Brandon!