I am new to reloading .223. I have reloaded pistol for a while and always just mixed brass for normal target loads. As long as I trim the .223 brass to the same length, should I see any problems with mixed brass for an AR? This is just range/plinking ammo so I want it accurate, but I don't need 1 inch groups at 100yds.
Mixed brass for AR?
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Rollis R. Karvellis
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You should have no problems using mixed brass, I have a couple of bucks full getting ready to load this winter.
trickyasafox
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i shoot mixed headstamp all the time.
RustyFN
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I load mixed 223 brass and don't have any problems.
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243winxb
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If you work up a maximum load for an AR in commerical brass ,then put the same load/powder in military brass, you can have high pressure because the military brass is heaver. 223 remington and 5.56 nato is not exactly the same in brass or chamber.
Alphazulu6
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Unless you are brass brand specific... hehe j/k Yeah you can go ahead and mix and match whatever... colors too! 
NavyLCDR
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Use the LEE factory crimp die and they don't even have to be the same case length.
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