survivalshop Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I just got a type S full length sizing die for a bullet configuration that just doesn't like to stay put in the case ,causing feeding problems .You can get different size neck sizing bushings for it so you can size the neck for better bullet retention . So far its working great . I can not push the bullets into the case , which was the problem to begin with. I purchased the coated bushing for ease of sizing , which was more expensive ( $19 vs $13 ) . I would recommend this type die to any one having problems with some manufacturers cases that just don't have enough bullet retention .The bullet I'm using is a solid copper 169 HPBT & its is a tad smaller than .308 in dia . Its .3075 & a std. neck sizer will not hold it in ,even with expander ball removed. The bullet shoots just great out of my 20""HB & I have about a 1K of them so I have to find a way to use them . That is, if it ever stops raining long enough to go to the range.I also have about 2K of a 55 gr. bullet with the same problem for the AR15s.Hay ,I got them for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 free is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worriedman Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Big fan of the "S" dies here. Lets you change up the grip needed to hold bullets with varying brass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgc Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 I like the Hornady SST for my semi auto's. The bullet has a cannelure for doing a roll crimp. For my bolt guns, I will go to the extent of metering the neck tension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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