dies 223

dfgrem870

have a tc 14 in barrel 2 sets of rcbs dies. it appears that my chamber is small. the dies will size (just back from shoulder) to .352,353. factory ammo measures .350. factory ammo will chamber correctly sized cases will not let the action close. talked to tc/s&w with no help (do not recommend reloads) have a note to rcbs no reply as yet. any ideas thanks

tsr1965

T/C, and S&W wouldn't be any help, as the bean counters, have no idea of what they legislate to the production floor. It is very sad these days, as it is not about a quality product, or knowledge about that quality product, but how fast can we get it out the door, and how many corner's can we cut, to do it, and put it all under the name of "quality improvement".

That said, your die set should have two dies in it, a sizing die, and a seating die. They make at least three different types of sizing dies. First, there would be neck sizing. Doing this, you want to make sure that you are shooting this hand loaded ammunition, in the same firearm, and same exact chamber, that you shot it in before. This method works well for high accuracy loads, if using the same rifle.

Then there is full length(FL). This sizes the whole case, and the case should then fit in most all, but the smallest chambers, with no hesitation. Most average reloaders, use this die. You will have to trim the case length more often, using this die.

Lastly, there is the FL-SB, or full length, small base. These dies are most often used by folks who are running semi-auto, pump action, or lever action rifles, with bottle neck cartridges, that generate medium/high, to high/extremely high pressures. It takes the entire case back to the bottom side of factory/SAAMI toleerences, so it will function smoothely thru most anything. You will have to trim the case length at least every other loading.

Hope this helps you out.

If you will, you might try posting this same question into the reloading forum.

Best

charliemeyer007

Is your shell holder RCBS also? Have you tried just neck sizing factory ammo shot in your pistol?

You might have the tight chamber loose resizing die bad combo, it does happen once in a while. I think RCBS will work with you if you give them a chance.

dfgrem870

thanks for the input. will wait for rcbs recomendations and will probably resort to a small base die. thanks again

dcs shooters

I have to use the small base die for my T-C super 14, 223 [^]
T-C puts tight chambers in thier barrels.