BACKGROUND:
This is my first time reloading for .223 REM and want to make sure I am got this part correct. I plan on just plinking with this ammo on the 25 yard and 100 yard.
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My Lyman reloading manual says:
Trim 2 Length (T2L) = 1.750
MAX T2L = 1.760
The ANSI (pdf file) gives the MIN T2L = 1.740
So took a few of the range pickup .223 REM cases that I have already cleaned and de-primed and the come out as follows for the T2L
C1 = 1.750
C2 = 1.751
C3 = 1.756
C4 = 1.745
C5 = 1.780 --> became 1.751
C6 = 1.778 --> became 1.749
Took my LEE Precision 223 REM Gauge/Holder and my power drill and trimmed C5 and C6. They are now as follows:
C5 = 1.751
C6 = 1.749
So I take it C1 thru C6 are now safe in terms of T2L correct?
Not too long nor too short. Right? I can move on to the next step of priming.
I understand that for real precision I should get all the brass to the same T2L or as close as possible but for just plinking those numbers will work correct and it's within the safe zone of this caliber.
This is my first time reloading for .223 REM and want to make sure I am got this part correct. I plan on just plinking with this ammo on the 25 yard and 100 yard.
---
My Lyman reloading manual says:
Trim 2 Length (T2L) = 1.750
MAX T2L = 1.760
The ANSI (pdf file) gives the MIN T2L = 1.740
So took a few of the range pickup .223 REM cases that I have already cleaned and de-primed and the come out as follows for the T2L
C1 = 1.750
C2 = 1.751
C3 = 1.756
C4 = 1.745
C5 = 1.780 --> became 1.751
C6 = 1.778 --> became 1.749
Took my LEE Precision 223 REM Gauge/Holder and my power drill and trimmed C5 and C6. They are now as follows:
C5 = 1.751
C6 = 1.749
So I take it C1 thru C6 are now safe in terms of T2L correct?
Not too long nor too short. Right? I can move on to the next step of priming.
I understand that for real precision I should get all the brass to the same T2L or as close as possible but for just plinking those numbers will work correct and it's within the safe zone of this caliber.