Post by: bearpaw on April 07, 2021, 10:29:37 AM
https://www.hornadyle.com/resources/le-faq/what-is-the-difference-between-556-nato-and-223-rem-ammunition#:~:text=The%20first%20difference%20is%20the,125%E2%80%9D%20longer%20throat.
Am I understanding this correctly?
Post by: Cougartail on April 07, 2021, 11:10:10 AM
Also.. American rifles are built with a huge degree of safety as to pressures. If ammo manufactures were worried there would be warnings on every box. There is not.
Post by: hunter399 on April 07, 2021, 11:23:54 AM
With that said.......
I'm sure as your reloading and "working up" for your rifle.
You could make hot enough loads in 223 that you would be happy with.
Maybe somebody with more experienced will chime in.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on April 07, 2021, 11:47:37 AM
https://ultimatereloader.com/2018/08/05/223-vs-5-56-facts-and-myths/
Imo if you are handloading for a specific rifle it doesnt really matter as you tailor sizing, seating depth, and charge to that specific rifle. Just work up a safe load.
Post by: mazama on April 07, 2021, 11:52:00 AM
Post by: fowl smacker on April 07, 2021, 11:56:42 AM
Military rounds if I remember correctly have crimped primer pockets,also you need small base dies for reloading semi autos, so the function,new factory will function will function in bolt and auto.You don't need small base dies for reloading for semi autos. I've reloaded and shot thousands of rounds through my AR's with no issues at all from standard RCBS and LEE .223 reloading dies.
Post by: 300rum on April 07, 2021, 11:59:35 AM
Post by: hunter399 on April 07, 2021, 01:37:24 PM
Do you want to make copy cat miltary rounds or are you making hunting rounds or both.
I've never reloaded 223/556 but I have loaded a few that are similar and even have the same case.
I do know when you buy 223/556 most military rounds are not hunting rounds. So I just bought Alot of 223 softpoints .
Post by: NWShooter on April 21, 2021, 07:26:19 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on April 21, 2021, 08:55:36 PM
Post by: Jingles on April 22, 2021, 05:46:46 AM
Post by: fowl smacker on April 22, 2021, 05:55:16 AM
Post by: bearpaw on April 22, 2021, 06:35:53 AM
Post by: wadu1 on April 22, 2021, 08:46:57 AM
You guys want a decapping die that will take care of the most stubborn primers get a mighty armory. They're awesome. I have no affiliation with them but bought one for doing military brass and it just cruises through it.Since I find a lot of MIL brass I run into the MIL crimps a lot. I reviewed fowl smacker's suggestion on using Mighty Armory decaping dies. They look good, company with good ideas. I just ordered one they even have a one year warranty on the first pin.
https://www.mightyarmory.com/ (https://www.mightyarmory.com/)
Post by: NRA4LIFE on April 22, 2021, 09:55:34 AM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on April 22, 2021, 10:00:45 AM
You guys want a decapping die that will take care of the most stubborn primers get a mighty armory. They're awesome. I have no affiliation with them but bought one for doing military brass and it just cruises through it.Since I find a lot of MIL brass I run into the MIL crimps a lot. I reviewed fowl smacker's suggestion on using Mighty Armory decaping dies. They look good, company with good ideas. I just ordered one they even have a one year warranty on the first pin.
https://www.mightyarmory.com/ (https://www.mightyarmory.com/)
The fact that you can get the swage set with the decapper looks attractive. I've used the Lee Universal decapper on thousands of rounds of milsurp brass, and never broke a pin. I've become fond of the RCBS swager, since using it for milsurp crimped primer pockets.
I wonder if the mighty armory decap/swage kit works for decapping all brass, which the Lee does, at least for non-magnum cases. I like to decap before cleaning, so that is a plus for me.
Don't buy the cheap Lee model, those suck.
This is contrary to my experience.
Post by: fowl smacker on April 22, 2021, 12:18:03 PM
Yes, the mighty armory works on most brass. You can change the size of the decapping pin too.You guys want a decapping die that will take care of the most stubborn primers get a mighty armory. They're awesome. I have no affiliation with them but bought one for doing military brass and it just cruises through it.Since I find a lot of MIL brass I run into the MIL crimps a lot. I reviewed fowl smacker's suggestion on using Mighty Armory decaping dies. They look good, company with good ideas. I just ordered one they even have a one year warranty on the first pin.
https://www.mightyarmory.com/ (https://www.mightyarmory.com/)
The fact that you can get the swage set with the decapper looks attractive. I've used the Lee Universal decapper on thousands of rounds of milsurp brass, and never broke a pin. I've become fond of the RCBS swager, since using it for milsurp crimped primer pockets.
I wonder if the mighty armory decap/swage kit works for decapping all brass, which the Lee does, at least for non-magnum cases. I like to decap before cleaning, so that is a plus for me.Don't buy the cheap Lee model, those suck.
This is contrary to my experience.