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Reloading dies are among the most important reloading supplies that you will ever purchase. Dies are fixed onto the reloading press and used to produce every cartridge that you reload. Their purpose is to de-cap, resize, and expand the case mouth, bullet seating, and crimp. How many dies do you need for reloading? You can purchase dies individually or save money by buying a complete die set. Sets typically come packaged as 2-die sets for bottleneck cartridges and 3-die sets for straight wall cartridges.
Which Dies Do I Need for Reloading?
There are three types of sizing dies: neck dies, full-length dies, and small base dies.
Neck Reloading Dies: Neck sizing dies resize only the neck of the case. The advantage of sizing only the neck is that the brass is "worked" very little, letting you reuse the same cases repeatedly. Cases that have been previously fired in your rifle are perfectly fireformed to fit that rifle's chamber, which helps accuracy. However, neck-sized cases will fit only the specific rifle they were originally fired in. Some cases may still require a little extra force to chamber or extract. Neck-sized-only rounds are best for the target range or the benchrest. You should not use them for any military or law enforcement operations or in hunting.
Full-Length Reloading Dies: Full-length dies resize the full length of the case. Full-length sizing helps create handloads that will function in any rifle. However, it may shorten the case life because the die works the brass more than neck sizing dies.
Small Base Reloading Die: A small base die is another type of full-length die, but they are only used with semi-automatic rifles. Another difference is that it compresses the brass just a bit more, usually around .001”, and may even push the case shoulder back just a sliver. Small base dies give that extra bit of compression to the brass to ensure the case will adequately extract from a semi-automatic rifle. The upside is that you will get accurate handloads that should work flawlessly in your semi-automatic. The downside is that the case's life is shortened because the brass is worked more than if in a single-bolt action rifle.
How Often Do You Need to Clean Reloading Dies?
It is best to clean your reloading dies every 500 to 1000 rounds, depending on how frequently they are used. The more frequent, the more cleaning is needed. Always wash your dies before their first use. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to clean your dies:
- Beginning with your sizing dies, take the decapping assembly entirely out of the die body.
- Flush the decapping assembly with a good degreaser, such as Hornady One-Shot Cleaner & Dry Lube, Birchwood Casey Gun Scrubber, or Shooter's Choice Quickscrub III.
- Wipe the expander ball clean. The only part of the decapping assembly that should contact your brass is the expander ball and the decapping pin.
- Pay particular attention to the decapping ball as it determines your case neck's final interior dimension (bullet grip).
- Make sure you inspect it after cleaning to ensure that the surface is clean and free of burrs.
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Whether you use a straight or bottlenecked case, 9mm reloading dies, or 6.55, we have the proper product for you. From special crimping dies to full reloading sets, you can find everything you need for handloading right here. Are you overwhelmed with our extensive selection? Our product experts are standing by to help you find the perfect tool for any caliber. You can also check out our guide on How to Buy Reloading Dies for tips and tricks to help you pick out the perfect set. Shop online at OpticsPlanet today for all your reloading supply needs and get Free Shipping on most orders over $49!
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