Reloading .223 FAST METHOD
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Discussion on reloading .223 from start to finish, and how to do it more efficiently.
Step 1: Use a progressive press
Step 2: Get a nice trimming set up
Step 3: Do a lot of rounds at once
It still takes a while because you have to trim, chafer, deburr, and ream out the brass, but doing it all in a row makes it much more efficient. I also don't tumble with media the first time.
This has to be one of the most helpful videos I have seen thus far. Thank you!
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Hey, your video was awesome! I’ll let you know one thing though you don’t have to check them in your rifle. Get yourself one of those 223 gauges at Cabela’s or bass pro shop they cost like 25 bucks you drop the completed round into the gauge and it will check the size and depth for you. Thanks for the tips! I have the same trimming tool it works fantastic and I have my drill set up the same way you do I laughed when I watched your video. That was great shit!!
Nice! II have now reloaded over 7K .223 rounds this way and they all go bang! They say great minds thing alike.
Skip trimming and chamfering and you save TONS of time. No trimming needed for AR-15 and chamfering can be replaced by expander mandrel die (like Lyman M die). You can remove sizing/decapping rod from your sizing die and use universal decapping die instead, then sizing, then expander mandrel.
More consistent neck tension, better case lifespan, much much less case prep work.
For primer pocket crimp removal, either get Dillon 1050 or Swage it for Dillon 650/750 or Dilllon Super Swage 600.
You can thank me later 😉
Awesome I will look into these! I only trim them every couple of cycles, but it really sucks... :/ So if these make my life easier that would be awesome. Thanks!
@@TheLarkinsLair well main reason for no trimming is that chambers in AR are usually so long that are able to accept even unusually long cases. Both my ARs (M400 and DD) have chamber 1.85” long, measured by Sinclairs chamber gauge - it costs feww bucks on Brownells, get it.
Even without trimming, you have to chamfer the mouth of the case, if not using Lyman M die. It’s actually even better as even if you chamfer, bullet get sometimes scratched anyway.
I like your Frankford scale :) Used mine for about two years and it finally gave up the ghost as I use it a lot. Replaced it with a Frankford Precision Powder Scale which so far works perfect.
The new one has bigger buttons and visual readout but still fits nicely under my Hornady Powder Dispenser.
Mine has been going strong for almost 4 years now! I have had good success with Frankford Arsenal.
Your method works good for you and the people that have neg comments don't matter.
Yep pretty much, there are a LOT of ways of doing the same thing.
You can trim chamfer and debur in one step with the triway trimmer. You will need to resize before trimming to use the triway.
I have heard of these magical trimming devices, but have yet to get one. Although I will be getting one soon.
When I saw these scales, I smiled
5.56 needs the primer pocket swaged or chamfered, .223 does not.
.223 primers are not staked/crimped. (WRONG!!, see my reply below.)
That is true for a lot of cases, but I usually pick up range brass and some companies do some janky things. Some brand's .223 casings needs swaged/chamfered. I have had to do it even on some 9mm. But generally you are correct.
That's incorrect. Some 223 has crimped primer pockets.
Agreed!! I recently picked up a couple hundred .223 cases at my range and was surprised to see this. I stand corrected!@@jonathaneglinton5378
Thank you
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let me know when you start a video on the laws of 922r compliant is a thing of not
Sounds good, since I do this on the side (RUclips doesn't pay me), that one won't be for about a month. Thanks for watching though! Also feel free to hit that "subscribe button" ... hint hint :)
Thank you. I just got into reloading and there's some really useful info in here.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video , some observations. Why not a case drop gauge, easier than running through chamber. Your primer pocket ream was exaggerated I hope, don't need to remove much material. Overall case length should be taken after sizing,because brass will get longer after sizing. While sizing different headstamps, they can spring back to different lengths due to different brass manufacturers. Great video ! Have fun a be safe
Those are all GREAT tips! Thanks!
I am really enjoying the content. When you tumble the cases in order to get the lube off, are you wet tumbling with steel media, or how do you recommend doing so? Thanks!
Great question I just uploaded a video of that but it won't be published for a week and a half. Essentially the key is to use dishwasher detergent or dish soap (with Lemi shine) rather then laundry detergent. Dishwasher detergent is designed to cut through and remove greases much better then laundry detergent. I also tumble with the media the second time where I actually don't the first time because it saves me the step of separating it out.
New at this say you have a mix of .223 and 5.56 can you load them to .223 specs?
Yes I reload all my .223 and 5.56 to the .223 specs.
Good video..I hate prepping brass!
Yeah, it is the worst part. I got a new trim die that I am going to give a shot to see if I can size, de-cap, trim, chamfer, and de-bure all at once. We'll see if I can figure it out.
Like Mad Larkin from 40k?
You should never wear gloves when working with rotating tools or you will get a finger ripped off you hand. Happens all the time.
What would be the best 223 powder out of tcm. 4227. Titegroup. Or winchester autocomp?????
"Best" powder is so subjective and it really depends on what your purpose is. Cost? Accuracy? Stability over temperatures? Burn rate? Projectile weight? Target Distance? I can't really give a good answer to this, sorry. My recommendation is to pick one and give it a shot.
@@TheLarkinsLair Dawg what's your pick
"bullet water" 😂
3:41 I'm surprised the platform let you use the word "Reamed" without penalty
It's getting quite pathetic...
Yeah, they are always changing the rules and then back enforcing them. It is like lowering the speed limit and giving tickets to everyone who ever went faster on the road.
Wow that’s a lot of work for nothing , I run loaded 223 through my rifles all day long and I’ve never trimmed or reamed ever 1000’s of rds just using Lee Pro 1000
As long as it works for you and your guns I say send it! But over time necked rifle brass will stretch.
You lost me when you pulled out the case lubricant and called it bullet lubricant.
Haha, true. In my defense my wife wrote that label on that bottle, and not me.
@@TheLarkinsLair Ahh, a fellow user of the “my wife did it” excuse. I’m glad I’m not the only one 😆