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Reloading for the AR-15
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<blockquote data-quote="Kevin Thomas" data-source="post: 334891" data-attributes="member: 15748"><p>Varmint Hunter,</p><p> </p><p>Do not EVER neck size for an AR, or any other semi-auto. It's an absolute promise that it'll end up causing you problems, normally at the worst time possible. FL size for the ARs, ALWAYS! You don't need to crimp, so long as you're providing sufficient neck tension to keep the bullet from being either set back or pulled (unseated, slightly) upon chambering. There's some specialty sites that discuss the feeding of ARs, and I'd strongly recommend that you visit them. Some reloading manuals specifically discuss loading for Service Rifles, and they're a worthwhile investment of time to read. There's also several books out on the ARs that cover loading for them, the best being those by Derrick Martin, Glen Zediker and John Feamster. All are available through Sinclair, and well worth their price for the info therein. </p><p> </p><p>Loading for Service Rifles is, no two ways about it, advanced handloading. Don't treat it like you would that for your bolt guns, 'cuz it's an entirely different animal. </p><p> </p><p>Hate to sound strident here, but it's a pet peeve of mine, and I don't want to see you run into trouble that can be so easily avoided. Anyway, I hope this helps.</p><p> </p><p>Kevin Thomas</p><p>Lapua USA</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kevin Thomas, post: 334891, member: 15748"] Varmint Hunter, Do not EVER neck size for an AR, or any other semi-auto. It's an absolute promise that it'll end up causing you problems, normally at the worst time possible. FL size for the ARs, ALWAYS! You don't need to crimp, so long as you're providing sufficient neck tension to keep the bullet from being either set back or pulled (unseated, slightly) upon chambering. There's some specialty sites that discuss the feeding of ARs, and I'd strongly recommend that you visit them. Some reloading manuals specifically discuss loading for Service Rifles, and they're a worthwhile investment of time to read. There's also several books out on the ARs that cover loading for them, the best being those by Derrick Martin, Glen Zediker and John Feamster. All are available through Sinclair, and well worth their price for the info therein. Loading for Service Rifles is, no two ways about it, advanced handloading. Don't treat it like you would that for your bolt guns, 'cuz it's an entirely different animal. Hate to sound strident here, but it's a pet peeve of mine, and I don't want to see you run into trouble that can be so easily avoided. Anyway, I hope this helps. Kevin Thomas Lapua USA [/QUOTE]
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