Need Help: .308 FTF

[james_bond_007]

This should be everything you need to know:

http://www.zediker.com/downloads/14_loading.pdf

From the article ( p. 4)

Conventional full length sizing dies may not do the trick. As started on, a rifle with a “match” chamber, which “should” (not necessarily wise, but likely) be a little shorter and bigger diameter, may not get along with a standard die. Since the case has to be sized down a little more than most from most other rifle types, a conventional full length die may not be up to it. If the rifle is performing well with full length sizing, run with it, but a small base sizing die will not negatively affect ammunition performance in any M14 rifle and is a recommended purchase, regardless of chamber specs. I’ve seen 14s shoot better groups after a switch to small base sizing. “Aw, c’mon...” No, really. There are high-theory ideas as to why this might happen, and, of course, just keep reading to find them, but it’s mentioned mostly to emphasize that small base sizing will in no way hurt accuracy in this rifle.

Anyone have comments on the highlighted items ?

[Hoser]

Anyone have comments on the highlighted items ?

Only that small base dies worked for him in his rifle.

There is only one way to know.

[james_bond_007]

Hoser...
I have candidly admitted that I am new to reloading. I appreciate your and others' comments and help.
...and I AM looking for help and direction.
Thanks for helping.

Only that small base dies worked for him in his rifle.[emphasis added by 007]

The author, Glen D. Zediker, seems to provide a generalization regarding his observations of his and others' experiences in loading for the M14-class of rifle.

Do you share his opinion that :
1) SB dies will not negatively affect performance (Seems to be in different than MADUSA's opinion in post #21 http://www.ar-15.co/forums/showpost....7&postcount=21 )
and
2) SB dies are a recommended purchase

Any comments to my summery in post #33? http://www.ar-15.co/forums/showpost....9&postcount=23

Again, guys, I'm ASKING...not arguing.

[james_bond_007]

There is only one way to know.

I'd like to be able to have confidence that the issues have a good chance of being solved with SB dies.
Would it be possible to do some measurements/tests ?

Would a Wilson case gauge help ?
Anything other "test" equipment recommendations ?

Also, I've seen a few variants of the SB dies.
1) SB body resizer die (sizes body/shoulder; but, does not resize the neck)
2) SB FL resizer die that resizes body/shoulder/neck

Which one would you recommend ? Can you recommend a specific manufacturer/model ?