300 blackout dies

[Dustbuster]

Was curious as what dies and or setup members are using to reload 300. Have a Dillon 650 and am trying to make a decision on what to run w regard to 300 AAC. Lots of net opinions on loads and lead but. Am trying to tool up right the first time. All assistance is appreciated.
Thanks

Edited May 13, 2013 by Dustbuster

[Dolomite_supafly]

Get whatever you can get right now. They will all work as well as the next one. I have used Lee for at least 2,000 rounds now without any issues. I do like the Hornady dies and would really like to find a set of RCBS. The reason is I shoot cast lead bullets and those two have replaceable expander balls of differeing sizes.

 

I do believe there are a few brands that will not work with the Dillon but I am not sure which ones.

[Dustbuster]

Thanks dolomite! how are you trimming cases ? i was looking at the drill rig,thought it was pretty cool at a fair price

[jcoosi]

I run rcbs 300blk dies but often use a 308 competition seater die

[mikegideon]

I have 2 sets of Lee dies... Sizing, seater, and factory crimp. They're great.

[Dolomite_supafly]

I trim my cases intially with a Harbor Freight mini chop saw. Then I size the cases and doa  finish trim using a Lee cutter and a trim rod I made from a modified 7.62x39 trim rod.

 

The best trimmer there is once the cases have been shopped and sized is a WFT trimmer. They are pricey but they are quick and more importantly easy. I made one of those as well but prefer to use the Lee.

[jcoosi]

I alos use the harboe freight chop saw with an adapter made by someone over on 300blk forum

[mikegideon]

I use the same chop saw as Dolomite. I trim with an RCBS power trimmer with a 3 way cutting head. It's an expensive setup, but works real well.

[Dustbuster]

thanks guys,is this the saw: http://www.harborfreight.com/bench-top-cut-off-saw-42307.html

or this one:http://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-cut-off-saw-69438.html

[morrisster]

The first one - the $32 one

 

make sure to get a coupon from the paper to save 20%

Edited May 14, 2013 by morrisster

[bigwakes]

The first one - the $32 one

 

make sure to get a coupon from the paper to save 20%

$26.39 plus shipping with coupon code 61458489

[bigwakes]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/935590/hornady-custom-grade-new-dimension-2-die-set-300-aac-blackout-300-whisper?cm_vc=OBv1938614

 

Hornady dies in stock at Midway.

[mikegideon]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/934234/lee-pacesetter-2-die-set-300-aac-blackout?cm_vc=subv1935590

 

Lee too

[Dolomite_supafly]

How about RCBS?

[mikegideon]

How about RCBS?

 

Negative

[Dustbuster]

I just picked up black box rcbs 300 aac dies at outpost in Christiana 47 bucks for the 2. harbor freight im in 

,the only jig i saw for case trimming w a 650 was the one being made w the dillon toolhead and the die itself or as a combo...thanks again

[Dustbuster]

I use the same chop saw as Dolomite. I trim with an RCBS power trimmer with a 3 way cutting head. It's an expensive setup, but works real well.

Hey Mike,I just picked up a RCBS pro 2 motorized with a rcbs case station and crimp remover......Am assuming the 3 way head is fine for 300 AAC? and which of the pilots are you using for 300 AAC??? am a little leary of the 3 way until i spoke w someone that owned one. Also ordered the machined  jig for the HF cutoff saw...i saw the wooden one but opted for the zep jig instead wanting speed and better accuracy

Edited May 20, 2013 by Dustbuster

[mikegideon]

It's a 30 cal head. Same one you use for a .308. The pilot is part of the head...

 

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/251948/rcbs-trim-pro-case-trimmer-3-way-cutter-30-caliber?cm_vc=wishList

 

Edited May 20, 2013 by mikegideon

[Dustbuster]

thanks mike,nice. back ordered at midway, 50 bucks less 10 dollar rebate,i'm in

also fwiw dillon 1200 case trimmers are back ordered 8 weeks out plus.

[mikegideon]

thanks mike,nice. back ordered at midway, 50 bucks less 10 dollar rebate,i'm in

also fwiw dillon 1200 case trimmers are back ordered 8 weeks out plus.

 

Here's the trimmer in stock. Didn't check on the die for it...

 

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/3243

[Dustbuster]

thats where i ended up getting the 1200,fair prices for sure.heck 6.95 shipping...ctd had the combo trimmer you have am debating it...on a side note brads warehouse has dillon millled heads and a trim die for 300aac...apparently using thiis setup theres no need for anything extra...well see unless someone posts otherwise....hint hint 

Edited May 22, 2013 by Dustbuster

[mikegideon]

thats where i ended up getting the 1200,fair prices for sure.heck 6.95 shipping...ctd had the combo trimmer you have am debating it...on a side note brads warehouse has dillon millled heads and a trim die for 300aac...apparently using thiis setup theres no need for anything extra...well see unless someone posts otherwise....hint hint 

 

I think the Dillon Trimmer and trim die is all you need.

[Static_USMC]

I think the Dillon Trimmer and trim die is all you need.

That is correct,

I chop mine close before running them through the dillon to save wear on the motor.

[mikegideon]

That is correct,

I chop mine close before running them through the dillon to save wear on the motor.

 

Yep. I need to tweak the jig on my chop saw before I make any more brass. Mine cuts a little long right now.

[Dustbuster]

here what i'm running so far: 

HF chop saw w zep 58"s jig, cutting as close as i can to 1.375 - 1.390

decap and size w hornady new style 300 AAC die

trim w WFT  ( def use safety glasses)

check w LE Wilson case guage,tumble and clean, clean primer pocket,

hopefully when this dillon motor comes in brass shavings will diminish....