Author Topic: 223AI Dies (Read 277 times)

Tad Houston · « **on:** May 10, 2005, 05:59:07 PM »

Anyone here know if i can use a regular 223 seat die for seating in the 223AI? I am looking for a set of 223AI dies if anyone wants to part with them at a reasonable price.

Thanks, Tad

Duffy · « **Reply #1 on:** May 11, 2005, 07:55:01 PM »

I think you could use the std seating die. Midway has Lee and Redding AI dies and the Lee of course being the most inexpensive. I opted for the reddings as I like their dies. Just working on a bbl so haven't done any actual loading yet.

Nobade · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2005, 07:58:55 PM »

You can also use the Lee .223 collet die to neck size if you have one already. For a seater you'll need the right die or make one Wilson style with the same reamer you cut the chamber with. If you want a set of screw in dies, the Lee are by far the best deal at about $21 from Midway.

roper · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2005, 09:20:38 PM »

You need a set of 223AI as you blow the case out so case won't fit the 223 die. I've got a set of Wilson,Jones and Redding for my 223AI's. Great round.