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A body die is one of those tools that solves a very specific problem better than anything else. The Redding Small Base Body Die in .223 Remington works the case body and sets the shoulder back, leaving the neck completely alone. Where it differs from a standard body die is in how far down it takes the brass. Small base means it squeezes the case to minimum specs, which is exactly what you want when a case has been fired and reloaded enough times that it no longer drops into the chamber like it should.
This die is built without any internal parts. There's no decapping rod, no expander, no neck sizing happening at all. That makes it a companion piece rather than a standalone sizer. It pairs naturally with bushing-style neck sizing dies, handling the body and shoulder while your neck die takes care of tension. If you run a tighter than standard chamber, or you're bringing once fired range brass back into spec before loading, this is the die that gets you there. A lot of folks reach for a small base die on the initial sizing of bulk brass, then move to a standard setup for the reloads after that.
Because this die sizes more of the case than a typical die, it works the brass harder, so a quality case lube is not optional here. Skimp on lube and you'll find out quick what a stuck case feels like. For dialing in precise shoulder bump, Redding's Competition Shellholders give you fine control over headspace. Machined from steel with the quality Redding has built its name on, this die threads into any standard 7/8-14 press and holds its settings firing after firing. If you've got brass that fights you going into battery, this is the straightforward answer.
Both size the case body and bump the shoulder while leaving the neck alone, but the small base version takes the body down to minimum dimensions. That extra bit of sizing is what rescues brass that's become hard to chamber after being fired and reloaded multiple times. It's the right call for tighter than standard chambers or once fired brass you want brought back into spec.
No. This die handles the body and shoulder only and has no internal parts, so the neck is left completely untouched. It's designed to work alongside a neck sizing die, which is why it pairs so well with Redding's bushing-style neck dies.
Yes, and don't go light on it. Because this die sizes more of the case than a standard die, it works the brass harder and a good quality lubricant is essential to avoid a stuck case. Covering the case body well before each stroke keeps the process smooth.
It's a common choice for semi-auto brass, especially on the first sizing of bulk or once fired cases where you want everything brought back to minimum dimensions for reliable chambering. Many reloaders run a small base die for that initial pass and then switch to a standard sizer for later reloads. Redding Competition Shellholders help you fine-tune the shoulder bump for consistent headspace.
| UPC | 611760741111 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 74111 |
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