are 223 the same as 5.56 mm dies?
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Hi Jerryc321, The short answer is yes. The die sets for .223 and 5.56 are exactly the same. This includes, Full Length Sizing/Decapping die, Bullet Seating die, Factory Crimp Die. Good shootin!
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The dies are the same. The ammo is not. Rifles chambered in 223 can not/ should not use 5.56. The dimensions are very close between the two but the case length is slightly shorter on one. Also the thickness of the casings are slightly thicker on the 5.56. Loaded with 223 spec power charges, excess pressure is probable. If your rifle is chambered for 223 wylde, it can use either. one chambered for 5.56 can use either but 223 REM is 223 only. But long story short...........the dies are the same.
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Yes. 5.56 and 223 brass have the same external dimensions and the same dies are used for both. 5.56 is the chamber spec -- shape and dimensions of the chamber in your gun -- not the brass dimensions spec -- and is also a pressure spec.
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YES=According to Lee, YES. Here is some interesting facts about some differences between the two for the hand-loaders' reference: http://leeprecision.net/support/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/630/14/223-remington-and-556-x-45-natoBTW, these are the best dies I have ever used! BUY THEM!
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Allan, I have not see one for the 5.45x39 round (there is no round called the 5.56x39). Best bet would be wasting the super cheap ammo and finding zero. at .10-.20 cents a round, I wouldnt worry about it.
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Theoretically: Yes. It will take some force in the resizing die. If you're gonna do a few at a time, it will work. If you want to crank out several hundred, get a bench press. Be sure to lube your brass. Also, bear in mind that Milsurp 5.56 brass has a crimped primer pocket, and the standard Lee dies aren't up to that, but for .223Rem they work well. The Lee Ram primer works well on this press, but again if you're only doing a few at a time. Too tedious for a lot of rounds.
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I purchased the Lee Loadmaster for .223 and it came with a LEE FULL length carbide sizing die set. This was ready to rock and roll out of the package. I replaced that die set with a .300 AAC Blackout Die sets to load .300 AAC Blackout. It's easy and fun and Lee supports their product. I broke the sizing die rod (it was my fault), I called Lee and they sent me another one free of charge. Good luck
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The ones I received are 5.56. Regardless, the staff at Black Star are great and so are the ammo cans.
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I bought mine for 308 but I tried a 223 and it seems to be too loose. It's a easy fix because the loops are on a Velcro pad that can be removed and then the loops can be re-stitched to fit.
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I don't know about the RCBS Supreme Auto Primer but I do know that yes that depending on the dies you can resize .223 and .308. Which I will be doing myself
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Yes. I have them on three RCBS sizer/neck sizer dies, .222,.223 & .243. The only difference is SmallBase dies are that they bring the case back down to minimum dimensions. You'll like it!
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Yes, and that is all it. When you use the factory crimp die the 1000th reload will have the same pressure and muzzle velocity as the 1st whitch creates the accuracy that you are looking for, just make sure your cases are trimed to the exact length and you weight every grain of powder, and measure every loaded round to exact specifications, I do this and I can put 10 223's at 200 yards in the size of a dime. You do not need a hard crimp , just a consistant crimp.
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Marvin I have not used .223 in mine only 30-30 and they are very secure. I have owned an AR15 in the past and I am familiar with the ammunition and I think this Allen product would work. Hope this helped you.
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James, This set is for .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO. The resizing die is not carbide, so you will need to lube your cases. This set does have the factory crimp die that you would usually need to buy separate. Its a very good set. I have two of these sets and have not had one problem. Hope this helps.
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yes all dies same dia,so you can use any brand,i have and use rcbs dies in mine.if your going to buy lee load master.watch utube on set up/.makes things much easier.
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Buy the kit for the 223 you can go to 9mm with new dies and shell carrier 223 is the biggest this line of reloading press can handle
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I am not familiar with the youth model but I would conclude that the .223 receiver would be the same as a .22-250. Probably the youth models rear stock is shorter? So on that account, I'd say yes!
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mine measures 0.342, a little larger than 5/16" (0.3125"). i don't see this as a problem for 223/556 since it is a brake and not a flash hider.
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Yes, a decapping die is what you need but also be cautious about what caliber the die is for. Handgun dies come in a red box and rifle dies in yellow. Make sure you purchase it for .223, just so when it arrives you won't be surprised that it is for another caliber... Happy shooting :)
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Yes as 223/5.56 Nato. I have mini of these books, But this Lyman 49Th Edition is my favorite.