sig228
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Like many others, I have been loading handgun ammo for awhile (about a year, but a lot of reloads, all without a problem). So now I want to reload 223 for an AR platform and I'm confused. My current handgun setup consists of 4 dies:
Case resizer / deprimer
Charging die
Bullet seating die
Crimp die
I bought a set of Lee Pacesetter dies, but also bought a set of deluxe rifle dies after I read "no lube" needed with the deluxe set. Not a total waste of $$ on the Pacesetter dies, since it comes with the crimp die which apparently the deluxe set doesn't come with and the crimp die is about half the cost of the set if bought alone.
So, with that little bit of history, here's my question:
The deluxe set comes with two types of resizing dies, a full length sizing die, and a collet neck sizing die. Which one should I be using for general plinking purposes? What's the difference between the two?
Also, if it matters, I am using 55gr soft point Wincherster bullets with a cannalure.
Thanks, everyone for taking the time here.
Case resizer / deprimer
Charging die
Bullet seating die
Crimp die
I bought a set of Lee Pacesetter dies, but also bought a set of deluxe rifle dies after I read "no lube" needed with the deluxe set. Not a total waste of $$ on the Pacesetter dies, since it comes with the crimp die which apparently the deluxe set doesn't come with and the crimp die is about half the cost of the set if bought alone.
So, with that little bit of history, here's my question:
The deluxe set comes with two types of resizing dies, a full length sizing die, and a collet neck sizing die. Which one should I be using for general plinking purposes? What's the difference between the two?
Also, if it matters, I am using 55gr soft point Wincherster bullets with a cannalure.
Thanks, everyone for taking the time here.