Reloading 223 for a AR

[RRD3]

RCBS is what I use. The full length dies will bind and the brass will get stuck in there if you don't use enough lube. But the neck die worked pretty well with a little lube. Get some extra pins though because I have broken more than one. Lee doesn't have replacement decap pins and you have to replace the whole resizer. But they replace them for free and the whole set is cheaper. Good luck.

You can buy a pack of six. Also if you call RCBS they will send you a replacement most of the time for free.... unless you call them once a week

[DOC]

You can buy a pack of six. Also if you call RCBS they will send you a replacement most of the time for free.... unless you call them once a week

I called them about the stuck case in the full length die and they said to send it back in and include return shipping and they will fix it. I didn't know they would send decap pins though? I thought it was perfectly fine to buy extras to have around. Lee sends you a new one and I have sent my .308 and x39 back more than once in regular envelope with 2 stamps. Both take care of their customers really well.

[RRD3]

Yes they do. Cheers to both of them


I was in Sportsman's the other day and they had a six pack of decaping pins.
Last one on the rack... go figure

[cohigh]

+1 on Lee's customer service. They even pay return shipping!

[sagebrush]

Id Get The Zero Length Dies ... They Full Size And Prevent Future Case Lengthing

[CareyH]

I use the standard dillon dies in my 650 and the one shot case lude, works good for me. the redding comp seating dies are nice and i would like to add one to my set up.

[zombiehunter77]

you need to full lenght resize them every time you shoot, some use a full lenght resize die, some use a small base die, i have heard some ar15s will let you get away several reloads with neck only sizing... guess its up to your particular gun.

[LariatBob]

I have loaded countless thousands of 223 on my Dillon 550B using standard Dillon dies. Of late I have been using Hornady 1-shot spray case lube and it works fine. Fired all that ammo in several AR's, no problems.
Charlie

+1 on the Hornady spray. I like it because it works fairly well and won't kill primers.
I also use a Lee collet crimp die and slightly crimp the neck.