Had you been diligent you could have scored a NIB 550B with 223 dies i sold today.
I like the RCBS , Dillon or hornady dies for 223. use D & rCBS for everything else. I have a s/s RCBS and a few dillons.
The only down side to reloading is buying components, and more components and more ..................
I wondered how long it would take Jim to wade in. Having seen his operation I can say he's a guru. I haven't bought a press yet, still doing research and saving.
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day."