The only rifle brass I'll be reloading is .223 and .243, any problems with these calibers on this press? .38 and .380 I know will work on it. Newbie
1981479
Yes it will work very well for both,, i have loaded everything from 38 short colt to 30-378 weatherby, and it has never let me down
1981480
I bought this press specifically for .223 no issues. You will need additional set of disk for the powder measure.
1831116
At first I thought I received a broken one, turns out the mount was bad, so far it has held up on a .308 Zastava AK for over six months. I fire the gun about every other week shooting at least 100 rounds through it. So the tiny .223 should not be a problem.
338388
This shell holder is for 17 rem, 380 acp, 5.56 and .223. Steel cases can be reloaded but no more than a couple times. They crack and tear much faster than brass and are a little more abusive on your dies. If you have carbide dies and or good quality lubricant you can do it. Reloading steel is definitely not preferred but it is much less expensive.
1902834
you'll need a die set for .223 I recommend the deluxe set with the factory crimp die. I'll recommend a digital scale from Frankford Arsenal. I've been getting my bullets from Xtreme Bullets and my powder and primers local. If you are reloading military type brass you'll need a primer pocket swager. I hope this helps I have really enjoyed my turret press.
1902835
I haven't started loading rifle ammo on my new loader yet. I am cutting my teeth on loading .45 ACP. With that being said, the best recommendation I can make is that you go to youtube.com and search for .223 reloading. There is lots of information for other reloaders on that site. And you won't regret doing the research.
412001
I use them for my .30 '06 and .35 caliber cases. You want the large and headed decapping pins for the .223 I would assume. I have never reloaded .223 but it's a long case. Give them a try.
2208689
You would need a die set for that specific caliber. Prices may vary from manufacture to manufacture. A good cheaper die set would probably be Lee Dies. If you're doing straight-walled brass like majority of the handgun brass, a carbide die will help even though it costs a bit more because you don't have to lube the brass.
1532193
OK, I have never thought of mixing. That said, go to some place like Cabela's and check the die diameter and thread type. I've been reloading for a long time and never mixed Dillon, RCBS, and Lee. I do know that Lee states in writing to only use Lee shell holders on Lee presses. To be positive, find a reloading supply house or range and ask an expert. Bring your RCBS dies and try (carefully to insert them in a Lee press.
2280736
As long as the press will allow the die to install you will be okay. I use RCBS dies in a Lyman press and have done so for years. I recommend using the RCBS shell holder as well although I have been using a Hornady die with a RCBS holder and it seems to work okay.
1270299
Should be fine. May have to remove auto index rod for 30-06. If you have much volume consider Lee Loadmaster. I use my turrent for low volume stuff, loadmaster to load lots of 38sp thT I mainly shoot in Cowboy Action Shooting. You will most likely want a Lee Factory Crimp die.
2225130
I suggest the carbide 4 die set, that way you have the option to use the fcd to see if it improves your reloads or not. I actually bought the 3 die set and purchased the fcd separately and wish I would have bought the 4 die set to start with and saved some time and money. I don't mind the extra step even with a single stage press.
858880
You'll put some serious "pock-marks" in it if you shoot it with the .223. Get a gong, they're more robust and can handle the higher velosity rifle rounds.
1435259
If you buy 223 it is less stuff to buy to convert to a 9mm than from 9mm to 223. Also you will need for 223 some additional stuff to even get started if you have never reloaded before pick you up the newest lyman reloading manual and read the first part of it before you really make the decision of single stage press or progressive.if i had it to do over again i would have went single stage first cause there is a learning curve with reloading mostly for die adjusting and seating depth adjustments hope this helps you out on your journey into reloading
632502
9mm = tapered case.380 = straight caseBtw the expander die won't work.Having said all that. I did manage to load a few rounds after tweeking a few things and adding a few things. But only a few. It wasn't worth it and did not produce ammo that I was happy with. I'd just save the headache, bite the bullet and drop the $40-$50 on a 380 set. I have a turret press so I also bought an extra turret.
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Yes its 223 Rem. There is a full length sizing die but it requires case lube like all rifle calibers. I don't believe most rifle sizing dies are carbide because the brass is not straight walled like many pistol calibers. This set is what i use to load for a semi automatic rifle in .223
689164
All brass should be re-loadable (bare brass casings and nickel plated). Steel casings are the only thing I know of that you can't re-load.
1297709
Yes. Other then bullets,primers,ect.. I would recommend getting some reloading treys(they are like $5.00). The treys usually have 50 holes in them so you can put brass in to keep them from getting knocked over when they have powder and what not in them . Hope this helps.