I've heard this thing sucks at priming 223/5.56 cases. Is this model designed to handle these cases?
1842688
Shouldn't be a problem for 223 but have not used it for 556. 556 usually requires a swage tool before priming.
1842689
The problem is not the rcbs tool. The problem is people that are new to reloading, they ate trying to prime crimped cases. To reload a lot of the 223/556 cases you will need a primer pocket swagger. Without it it will be very difficult to prime cases with ANY priming tool.
1842690
I had a problem with 223 cases. The plastic feed piece had a little excess flash that partially obstructed the priming piston. It was just enough to turn the small primers sideways. I shaved the excess and the problem went away.
1842691
I have primed 223 with this universal hand primer with no problems. I primed fed and win brass. I really like this hand primer over the old lee I had.
1842692
It does just fine primeing these cases. Who ever sez it does'nt is probsbly trying to prime cases that still have the crimps ie military 5.56 cases.
802321
I use it on a .223. problem with the .223 and probably 30 - 06 is muzzle flash. shoot and be blinded for a good while or shut your eyes when you shoot.
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.
1495218
You can contact Lyman customer support is great and they will answer your questions. I personally don't use the press for priming. I use a hand primer, RCBS or Lyman-both are great quality.
1981480
I bought this press specifically for .223 no issues. You will need additional set of disk for the powder measure.
17937
No because its made for double stacked mags. If you have ever used .223 mags it builds alot of pressure the more bullets you feed in. On a .22 usually have a slider and can be done easily. I also have the colt .22 and yes it takes time to load them but it's pretty easy.
2174525
Yes, shell holder #4 works for the 223/5.56. For use in the hand priming tool only.
1360589
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 would imagine it will work. It is great for loading powder in the cartridge. Don't know about .204 ruger cases. I use it for 30.06 down to .223and it is better than pouring out of a pointed scoop.
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Billy,It comes with two rods needed for swaging 5.56/.223 and .308. I have this model and it works fine. Most NATO military brass coming from military ammo factories like Lake City have crimped primers and they will need to be swaged. It's not a particularly easy step to go through, but it is a necessary step or you will destroy a lot of primers in the process of loading this stuff. Hope this helps.Dave
24060
yes. and be careful, they sent me the one for a slightly smaller ammo and it would not work well with 223. mine also jammed and I traded it with the correct one which does work better but jams also.
870310
It should work, it doesnt work very well if you have to trim alot, i mainly use it to debur the mouth on 223 cartridges after i trim them
1746373
yes it does, for larger calibers. This one is much better than the last 2 I had. A little stronger built. For the 50 cal you have to take much more care in placing the cases. I load 30 different calibers and have had no trouble with it for some of my mistakes. You can't load the larger calibers very well because of the pressure needed to hold the bullet but i sell components ans this is one of the better tools on the market. I had 3 or 4 of the green ones. not sure of the brand but they wore out quickly. Very good tool.
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Answer to your first question is "No". De-priming is done on my Hornady Pro 7 as part of its several functions. I'm not familiar with the Hornady apparatus you mention. If it is multi-functional it should de-prime your spent rounds. If not, tap the out with a punch, preferably brass.
2160895
The casing I got were previously fired. However after putting them through the tumbler, and popping the old primer's out I didn't have any issues reloading them. I don't remember having any cases that were not usable.
1732938
It works great on 6.5 Grendel and .264 LBC-AR as well. These 2 calibers are mirror images of each other and use nearly the same magazine as .223 - just a bit wider opening at the top for the larger case of these rounds. Really saves my fingers and protects the tips of the rounds when loading/unloading the mag.
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I haven't but on my Saiga 223 with a 30 Rd mag it is too short. I'd insert your mag, take a tape measure and see how long your going to need and go from there, wish I would have.