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Posted: 2/27/2012 4:59:18 PM EDT
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I got the jest of what I need for reloading in regards to manuals, data recordings and most of the equipment needed.
Would it really matter in performance if I used .223 brass for a 5.56 upper? If so who has the best 5.56 dies? What bullets have you guys enjoyed using for range time? If anything else you can lend for my notes feel free to add. Right now I do plan on reloading 556/223, I will begin to load 308 for the ar10 and then the 6.8. 45 cal, 40 sw 9mm 357 for the pistol. My plan is to get manuals first and then walk into the equipment. I was going to get a turret press I was looking at either the lee or rcbs digital powder measure and calibers and a set of gauges, along with the kinetic bullet puller. If you guys have any cool recommendations on those all is welcome. I been looking at all the online stores in the sticky seeing what prices are out and stuff. But I figure I get all this knocked out before I get to the ar part. |
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Nobody makes 5.56mm dies, only .223 Remington. As long as you have a 5.56mm chambered upper don't worry about what the brass says. Both 5.56mm and .223 will fire perfectly fine in the 5.56mm upper.
Digital powder throw and digital scale is a waste of money when you start off reloading. A RCBS 505 beam scale is extremely accurate and will last a lifetime. Same goes for a good manual powder throw. The Lee Auto-Index Turret Press is very popular for the money. |
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ahh wtf I was reading that the digi shit was the way to go, FML i was in the same boat your in a few weeks ago. All i heard was how crappy the beam scales where and how much better the digital scales are, but after learning the beam scale that came with the kit i bought i am satisifid with it. A really good electronic scale that would make it worth getting over the beam cost in the $300 range, so i am going to stick with the beam for now. I am using H335 which meters verry well in my lee perfect powder measure. i test every 20th load to make sure its still on, and it always has been so far. |
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A digital powder measure is handy for high volume of precision loads (bolt gun). Ideally you still need to trickle charge the load on a beam scale, but the initial throw is one button press which saves time.
However when it comes to pistol or semi-auto rifle rounds for plinking you set your manual powder measure charge with a beam scale. I then check the throw charge on the beam scale every couple hundred to make sure it hasn't drifted. However in the past 2 years reloading, my RCBS Uniflow Powder Measure has never drifted once. It's just for piece of mind. |
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Go back a page or two in this Forum. Look for the thread title that asked your question "What are the differences in 223 and 5.56 cases". Simple answer....none. I didn't get the deal, as I looked at reloading 556 brass for simplicities sake I couldn't find much info for what wanted to know. Other then 556 brass has thicker walls for higher pressures and less room for charges. I even looked at reloaders bench forum. Thanks for the peace of mind guys. |
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Go back a page or two in this Forum. Look for the thread title that asked your question "What are the differences in 223 and 5.56 cases". Simple answer....none. I didn't get the deal, as I looked at reloading 556 brass for simplicities sake I couldn't find much info for what wanted to know. Other then 556 brass has thicker walls for higher pressures and less room for charges. I even looked at reloaders bench forum. Thanks for the peace of mind guys. No, you missed the message; 5.56X45 brass is identical to .223 Rem brass, with one exception. PMP brass is about 10 grains heavier than LC, Winchester, WCC, Remington, Lapua, and so on. |
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Go back a page or two in this Forum. Look for the thread title that asked your question "What are the differences in 223 and 5.56 cases". Simple answer....none. I didn't get the deal, as I looked at reloading 556 brass for simplicities sake I couldn't find much info for what wanted to know. Other then 556 brass has thicker walls for higher pressures and less room for charges. I even looked at reloaders bench forum. Thanks for the peace of mind guys. No, you missed the message; 5.56X45 brass is identical to .223 Rem brass, with one exception. PMP brass is about 10 grains heavier than LC, Winchester, WCC, Remington, Lapua, and so on. Duly noted thank you. |
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