Forster .308 Standard vs National Match Dies?

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BlueDevil

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Was just sorting through some stuff and came across my Forster .308 dies and noticed that they may be National Match. The exact markings on the sizing and bench rest seater dies are:

FORSTER 308 WIN N.M. FLS -Q (full length sizer)

FORSTER 308 WIN N.M. -Q (bench rest seater)

I will be only using them with a couple of bolt action rifles for hunting purposes. My question is should I just use them or should I go for the standard Forster .308 FL/bench rest die set? Thanks.
 
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Originally Posted By: BlueDevilGood day!

Was just sorting through some stuff and came across my Forster .308 dies and noticed that they may be National Match. The exact markings on the sizing and bench rest seater dies are:

FORSTER 308 WIN N.M. FLS -Q (full length sizer)

FORSTER 308 WIN N.M. -Q (bench rest seater)

I will be only using them with a couple of bolt action rifles for hunting purposes. My question is should I just use they or should I go for the standard Forster .308 FL/bench rest die set? Thanks.

Keep them and use them, they are excellent dies.
 
Thanks for the advice! Just wanted to be sure. Here is another question, what then would be the difference between the Forster .308 N.M. FL Sizer and a Forster .308 Small Base die?
 
Originally Posted By: BlueDevilThanks for the advice! Just wanted to be sure. Here is another question, what then would be the difference between the Forster .308 N.M. FL Sizer and a Forster .308 Small Base die?

Normal FL sizing dies do not bring the lower part of the case body all the way back to original diameter - you can look at FL sized cases and see a slight bulge about 1/4" in front of the rim... Small base dies bring the body diameter in about 3 to 5 thousandths more - the bulge disappears (or almost so).

Dispelling rumors, small base dies do NOT over work the brass... and the DO work very well if you use range pick-up cases.

I use them for bolt guns as well as gas guns.
 
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