reloading 223

I recently loaded the following on my Forster co-ax press, 223 LC Brass - resized and neck tension with Sinclair Mandrel 69 g SMK bullets Seating die Forster bench rest micro seater No compressed loads. Hornady bullet comparator For 25 cartridges, I got the following results .002 standard...

I have started reloading 223 and 556 recently and I have been having issues with the primers I use small rifle primers but when I push them into the casing using the priming tool they do not sit flush and if I can push them in far enough to be flush the crinkle inside the primer pocket other...

Hi all, I did some testing a couple weeks ago and I have been going back on forth of what load to go with. I have been developing a load for 2 different ar's with the main goal of self defense secondary accuracy out to 400-600 yards. With that said here is some of the data. Nosler 60 gr...

So I’m just going to list what I understand about reloading. I’m using once fired brass so the process is different from purchased brass. So I lube the cases —> Deprime and resize —> If cases are too long then trim the case —> Debur both ends of the case and remove crimp it it’s there —> Tumble...

Hello guys & gals, From what I understand, the thickness of the cases is what makes the pressure difference between .223 & 5.56. So my question is, excuse my ignorance, say I bought some .223, shot those rounds, then loaded to "5.56 specs"... Would that be a bad idea? Would that be too much...

Hey guys I am new to both reloading and this forum. I am reloading 223 Sierra open tip 69gr. I am having trouble when it comes to bullet seating. I have an RCBS die and I had it set pretty high and then worked it down gradually to set it to the correct bullet depth. I have it at the right...

I just uploaded to Youtube a short video of the Lee Load Master loading .223 Remington with H-335, Hornady 55gr FMJBT bullets, and S&B small rifle primers. Part of a 300 round group. The video is just under 4 minutes long. Lee Load Master and .223 Rem Reloading

Have you ever wondered about using pistol primers in rifle? Well, this is something I would never do on purpose, but it happened. Some how a pistol primer managed to get mixed in with rifle. Good thing, it was only one. After thought I remembered how it got in. Won't do that again. Can you tell...

I finally sorted out my many .223 cases and found that I have many which are slightly below the trim to length of 1.750". By slightly below, I mean anywhere from 1.738 to 1.745". I plan on loading them anyway, as I've read factory ammo often has cases slightly below the trim to length. I will...