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I just picked up a 300 savage model 760 pump... I am wanting to start loading for it.. do you need small base dies for it?? Can I get by with standard dies?? Thanks for the help. Robbie
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Not unless the rifle tells you it wants it. It's highly likely you can get by with regular dies.
I have never needed a small base die even for mil-spec Semi-auto chambers.
What I WOULD do is make sure you bump the shoulder back slightly, about .002", which will assure reliability. You will need to purchase a comparator for this. If you follow die Manufacturer instructions, you'll probably have short case life.
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I have not needed small base dies for my 760 or my 7600 in 300 savage.
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Not unless the rifle tells you it wants it. It's highly likely you can get by with regular dies.
I have never needed a small base die even for mil-spec Semi-auto chambers.
What I WOULD do is make sure you bump the shoulder back slightly, about .002", which will assure reliability. You will need to purchase a comparator for this. If you follow die Manufacturer instructions, you'll probably have short case life. A deprimed 40 S&W case is a good stand in for this application.
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Not unless the rifle tells you it wants it. It's highly likely you can get by with regular dies.
I have never needed a small base die even for mil-spec Semi-auto chambers.
What I WOULD do is make sure you bump the shoulder back slightly, about .002", which will assure reliability. You will need to purchase a comparator for this. If you follow die Manufacturer instructions, you'll probably have short case life. A deprimed 40 S&W case is a good stand in for this application. Explain please.
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Deprime the piece of 300 Savage brass.
Place the mouth of the 40 case over the neck of the 300 case, then measure the whole thing case head to case head in your calipers.
Now size the 300 brass.
Put on the 40 case again and remeasure.
The difference between the two measurements is the amount of shoulder movement for the 300 case.
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I just use a FL die for my 760..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Not unless the rifle tells you it wants it. It's highly likely you can get by with regular dies.
I have never needed a small base die even for mil-spec Semi-auto chambers.
What I WOULD do is make sure you bump the shoulder back slightly, about .002", which will assure reliability. You will need to purchase a comparator for this. If you follow die Manufacturer instructions, you'll probably have short case life. A deprimed 40 S&W case is a good stand in for this application. Good tip, I'll remember this! Does this mean I have to go buy a .40, now? 
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Deprime the piece of 300 Savage brass.
Place the mouth of the 40 case over the neck of the 300 case, then measure the whole thing case head to case head in your calipers.
Now size the 300 brass.
Put on the 40 case again and remeasure.
The difference between the two measurements is the amount of shoulder movement for the 300 case. Thats a great tip. Thanks.
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I have handloaded for the 760 in 300 Savage since the mid 60's and have used only standard dies. I started with Herters and had no problems, then shifted to RCBS and still no problems today. As far as your 760, it will tell you if you can get by with standard dies.....
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No problems here with standard dies and a first year 760.
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Thanks guys!!! I shot it today with some factory ammo and it is a SHOOTER!!! I luv this rifle and will definitly be loading for it!!
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