Dies for AR10 7.62x51

[Nietzsche]

I have a Daniel Defense DD5 V1 and i am looking to load for it. I quite like the finish of hornady die sets. Anyone know if the Hornady .308 dies will size the cases sufficiently for the AR10? Or should I buy small base dies instead. I currently have RCBS small base for my AR15.

 

[Dawico]

Have you ever tried regular dies for your AR15?

I don't think many rifles really need small base dies. There are exceptions but not many.

Never had an issue with my Lee dies for AR15 or AR10 reloads.

 

[Nietzsche]

Have you ever tried regular dies for your AR15?
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Not tried any other dies for the AR15, just went with forum advice. The RCBS work well, but i have a few sets of hornady dies for other cartridges and like the set up. So would prefer to buy those for the .308.

 

[TxStetson]

I have no problems reloading AR10 or AR15 with regular RCBS dies.

 

[popper]

Ask DD? I use RCBS small base for dpms and MG shot brass.

 

[Nietzsche]

I emailed Hornady, they said there dies are reamed to minimum spec so they will be ok for autos.

 

[rmantoo]

My 2c: Get the regular dies, size and seat 1 round and do the plunk test. If it goes in, get to loading!

 

[xdmikey]

Per popper, MG fired cases require SB base dies for sizing.
Plus side of sizing it yourself is you'll know it's once fired. I bought a bunch(~5k)of 9mm brass that I needed sized, I ran it through my Lee 9mm die and it's all good now.