RCBS dies for 300 blackout and .223/5.56

[6bg6ga]

I've looked at #22401 at roughly $61.99 and the RCBS # 22407 at about $49.95 I can see from the specs that the 22407 is a small base die which is great for an AR-15. I cannot however find out if the #22401 is a small base or not and what is the difference between the two 300 blackout die sets?

Secondly... I'm looking at the #11103 and the #11107 .223/5.56 dies same questions.

[runfiverun]

the 401 is standard I use it in my bolt gun.
I dunno about the 223's for sure mine is marked 11101 and it's standard too.
I use it in both my 223 bolt gun and in my AR rifles without issue.
funny you should ask too they were sitting right on top of the other on a different shelf than my other dies.

[6bg6ga]

I've had people tell me to purchase the small base dies. So, either will work ok?

[xringshutr]

No small based dies needed. Standard dies work fine in an AR. I have some with fairly tight chambers too. These will work fine for you.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/440144/hornady-custom-grade-new-dimension-2-die-set-223-remington?cm_vc=ProductFinding

[6bg6ga]

I ended up purchasing a set of Redding 80111 series A dies for the .223/5.56

I still have not purchased anything for the 300 blackout. I've read a bunch of reports from people purchasing different brands and some say to look for a die with a weep hole in it to vent any excess lubricant.

Any ideas on this?

[6bg6ga]

I ended up purchasing RCBS dies from Midway. I purchased the 22401 as the reviews I read considered these to be better than the 22407 dies. Time will tell.

[Lefty Red]

I ended up purchasing RCBS dies from Midway. I purchased the 22401 as the reviews I read considered these to be better than the 22407 dies. Time will tell.

I couldn't find any reviews on the 401's. I purchased the 407 due to the price. I didn't see that they were SB.
Jerry