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Relaoding dies for ar 15
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<blockquote data-quote="quigley257" data-source="post: 3007596" data-attributes="member: 84442"><p>I've processed and fired thousands of rounds of once fired 5.56 military brass over the years. I have never needed a small base die to get any of it to fit or function in a wide variety of firearms. I have FL sized and loaded it "as is" for use in AR-15s(as long as it is under max length). I have also given it the full match prep including FL sizing, trim to length, chamfer and debur, inside flash hole debur, primer pocket uniforming, neck turning and weight sorting. You'll find lots of variation in quality of military brass. Some is great, others are garbage. I load 223 for single shot pistol, single shot rifle, precision bolt action rifle and AR-15s I have found milsurp brass to be the most economical way to feed a 223. Definitely not the most time efficient, but some of us enjoy "the process", lol. You may very well come across some 5.56 brass that was fired in a really loose MG chamber, but I haven't come across any that my regular RCBS and Hornady dies won't resize to be able to fit into a Wilson case gauge. The Lee factory crimp is a great tool if you want to load milspec ammo that will handle rough treatment. I rarely crimp any of my AR ammo anymore as I don't feel the need. Lots of people poo poo Hornady dies(as well as any others that they don't use) but they have a distinct advantage in that you can get specific seating stems for the long, high BC bullets of various profiles other than the standard FMJ military bullets. I know Lee used to offer custom seating stems but unsure if they still do that. Good luck in your venture. There are thousands of options when it comes to loading for 223Rem/5.56mm. Definitely one of the most cost effective plinking rounds out there beyond rimfire.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="quigley257, post: 3007596, member: 84442"] I've processed and fired thousands of rounds of once fired 5.56 military brass over the years. I have never needed a small base die to get any of it to fit or function in a wide variety of firearms. I have FL sized and loaded it "as is" for use in AR-15s(as long as it is under max length). I have also given it the full match prep including FL sizing, trim to length, chamfer and debur, inside flash hole debur, primer pocket uniforming, neck turning and weight sorting. You'll find lots of variation in quality of military brass. Some is great, others are garbage. I load 223 for single shot pistol, single shot rifle, precision bolt action rifle and AR-15s I have found milsurp brass to be the most economical way to feed a 223. Definitely not the most time efficient, but some of us enjoy "the process", lol. You may very well come across some 5.56 brass that was fired in a really loose MG chamber, but I haven't come across any that my regular RCBS and Hornady dies won't resize to be able to fit into a Wilson case gauge. The Lee factory crimp is a great tool if you want to load milspec ammo that will handle rough treatment. I rarely crimp any of my AR ammo anymore as I don't feel the need. Lots of people poo poo Hornady dies(as well as any others that they don't use) but they have a distinct advantage in that you can get specific seating stems for the long, high BC bullets of various profiles other than the standard FMJ military bullets. I know Lee used to offer custom seating stems but unsure if they still do that. Good luck in your venture. There are thousands of options when it comes to loading for 223Rem/5.56mm. Definitely one of the most cost effective plinking rounds out there beyond rimfire. [/QUOTE]
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