Redding "S" type dies

[survivalshop]

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.

[imschur]

free is good

[Worriedman]

Big fan of the "S" dies here.  Lets you change up the grip needed to hold bullets with varying brass.

[bgc]

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.