1) What are you 243 A.I. guys using for dies? I'm looking at the 2 die Redding set (neck sizer and seater). Will I want to have a body die, or will touching the shoulders be completely unnecessary?
While I don't have any .243 AI's I have three SAAMI .243's and a barrel in waiting..
When shooting jacketed bullets my default dies are Redding Type S Full Size Bushing Die, RCBS Competition Seater die (I like clicks), and Redding Competition shell holders.. You control your headspace with the various sized (thickness) shell holders.. Midsouth often sells Redding and RCBS dies individually...
No need for a body die, although they or a form & trim die are handy for necking down larger caliber and or longer brass to better fit/fill your chamber on initial fire forming..
