What dies for a 300 Blackout ?

[tt66]

I am about to start reloading for 300 Blackout. I plan on using it in a AR pistol platform. Currently I reload for .223/.556 and use RCBS small base dies for my AR. I have never been really sold on the small base die principle but they have run well for me so far. So for the 300 Blackout, should I go with the RCBS 2 pc small base die, standard 2 pc die or the 3 pc Lee die set that comes with a crimp die? I have used Lee dies for my bolt guns for years with great success. If it matters I use a single stage press.

Thanks,
Tim

[Wes Sage]

Tim,
Go with the RCBS Small BAse set, and get the Lee Factory Crimp die, and like will be great!!

[Stevenstovall]

I’ve had good luck with RCBS regular dies that were the first dies I bought before I learned about SB dies. Load for a couple 300 BO without issue and I do use the Lee crimp die. I have had to get SB dies in 223 after a new rifle wouldn’t chamber with regular dies. Like Wes said if you go with SB you don’t have to worry


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[Jokker78]

I drink red Kool aid. I use regular Hornady dies. I load for 2 300 BLK Out. And 2 .223 and have no issue. If you buy Hornady dies you get free bullets!!

[Wolfdog]

I have the Lee set and have had no problems.

[SAWMAN]

Regular ol' Hornady dies for me also. No probs if you take the time to set them right. --- SAWMAN