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You will never see any higher class competitors using small base dies or crimping. A small base die is not needed and the required neck tension is adjusted by the size of the expander ball or neck bushing if using that type die. Most all competitors use full length resizing and only push the shoulder back .002". If you don't push the shoulder back a little you will eventually have instances where the bolt won't lockup, especially in the rapid fire when you get carbon in the chamber.Jack
You will never see any higher class competitors using small base dies or crimping. A small base die is not needed and the required neck tension is adjusted by the size of the expander ball or neck bushing if using that type die. Most all competitors use full length resizing and only push the shoulder back .002". If you don't push the shoulder back a little you will eventually have instances where the bolt won't lockup, especially in the rapid fire when you get carbon in the chamber.
Jack