Reloading die problems

[Cameron22]

Hey guys

I picked up my first set of dies to begone reloading my 308 from the shop today

Get home read them small base set so google and find out there for autos and semi.

Should I takes these back and get others


Cameron

[Sumo]

What rifle are you shooting. The small base dies are designed for semis, pumps, etc. They have smaller dimensions to ensure fast cycling/chambering. If you are using a bolt action, Swap them over. I see the RCBS website says they "ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN A BOLT ACTION".