You should note that Lee brand die sets come with shell holders. The other makers usually require the separate purchase of a shell holder. While this situation may raise some eyebrows, there is some logic involved - one shell holder will frequently work for more than one cartridge so the other makers specify the shell holder required. Purchase of a set of shell holders will cover everything. I much prefer Lee's approach - namely, keep a shell holder with each set of dies so you don't have to figure out which one. Yes, newcomers should start with single stage press. This allows focusing on each step. Turret presses and progressives are doing several things at once and that can get confusing. Confusion is something to avoid when reloading.
About 6 inches a 100 yards is as good at I can shoot with a scope on my 16" AR-15. I am partially blind though. I can't shoot any rounds any better than that. Normally I practice at 25 yards with my SBR though, shooting off hand from cover while kneeling and I can always hit in the fatal funnel with them.
@lacomita - Group size for reloads should be equal to or better than factory ammo when following the instructions. Once you become more familiar with the process, you can actually put together loads that are more accurate than factory. Sometimes, that means trying different powders, different weights of charges, different bullets, etc. Always use published recipes from reloading manuals, but within those guidelines, you can vary things to bring out the best from your firearm. But before trying different things, become familiar and comfortable with the process.
I can build a way more accurate round, with my powder trickler, and better bullets and crimp them perfect. That is not what these rounds are for. They are for training and practice for fights close up at 25 yards, with a 10.5" rifle, that is 3 MOA at best with a 3 MOA 1x Prisim scope optic. 6" groups at 100 yards is great with that rifle.
Thank you sooooo MUCH for doing this Tom‼️ It's MUCH APPRECIATED ‼️😃😊
You are so welcome
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You should note that Lee brand die sets come with shell holders. The other makers usually require the separate purchase of a shell holder.
While this situation may raise some eyebrows, there is some logic involved - one shell holder will frequently work for more than one cartridge so the other makers specify the shell holder required. Purchase of a set of shell holders will cover everything. I much prefer Lee's approach - namely, keep a shell holder with each set of dies so you don't have to figure out which one.
Yes, newcomers should start with single stage press. This allows focusing on each step. Turret presses and progressives are doing several things at once and that can get confusing. Confusion is something to avoid when reloading.
Yeah I like my Lee Dies, they come with the holders and work well. I have a few RCBS and Lyman dies that I have gotten over the years though.
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Great video.. thank you.. how do your reloads group on paper using the steps taken from the Lee instructions?
About 6 inches a 100 yards is as good at I can shoot with a scope on my 16" AR-15. I am partially blind though. I can't shoot any rounds any better than that. Normally I practice at 25 yards with my SBR though, shooting off hand from cover while kneeling and I can always hit in the fatal funnel with them.
@lacomita - Group size for reloads should be equal to or better than factory ammo when following the instructions. Once you become more familiar with the process, you can actually put together loads that are more accurate than factory. Sometimes, that means trying different powders, different weights of charges, different bullets, etc. Always use published recipes from reloading manuals, but within those guidelines, you can vary things to bring out the best from your firearm. But before trying different things, become familiar and comfortable with the process.
I can build a way more accurate round, with my powder trickler, and better bullets and crimp them perfect. That is not what these rounds are for. They are for training and practice for fights close up at 25 yards, with a 10.5" rifle, that is 3 MOA at best with a 3 MOA 1x Prisim scope optic. 6" groups at 100 yards is great with that rifle.
Just a question. Should you lube the neck of the cartridge before shrinking (resizing) it? I would think resizing dry would be harder on the metal.
Don't want to lube the neck. It can cause hydraulic dents to happen in the cartridge.
Hello sir my only question is no need to expand the 223?
Right. Rifle rounds are boat tailed a little bit, so you don't have to expand the case like a pistol round.
@@frugalprepper thank you sir and one more question so wthat is your recommendation 4 die or 3 die in 223?
I use a 3 die set.