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    problems with 223/5.56 reloads

    Re: problems with 223/5.56 reloads Btw, my barrel is a Shaw competition barrel. Thought I'd better clarify this. murrdog - I'm using a Hornady new dimension bullet seating die which doesn't push on the bullet tip. This die pushes on the ogive to seat the bullet. Queequeg - i went to the...
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    Looking for powder advice for 223

    Re: Looking for powder advice for 223 Velocity vs pressure = RL15. Burns clean too. Check Alliant powder's site for specs. I read somewhere that the military is now using RL15 in their 223 loads. Also the fellow who is the instructor for the military team who has won the 1000 yard match at...
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    problems with 223/5.56 reloads

    Re: problems with 223/5.56 reloads Gentlemen. Thanks for all the replies. Gnfiter3 - I too use a lot of range brass, that and once fired from midway when available. I size, trim to minimum length {1.75}, chamfer and debur case mouth, and debur the primer flashhole. On brass I haven't fired in...
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    Do you really need SMALL BASE DIES?

    Re: Do you really need SMALL BASE DIES? Small base dies are for sizing brass that has been fired in a full auto gun such as the SAW...so I have read. The chambers in many full auto guns such as the 1919A4 are looser than say the AR15 of M1 Garand...something about the bottom rear of the...
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    problems with 223/5.56 reloads

    Re: problems with 223/5.56 reloads <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MJC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you have an RCBS Precision Mic? They are great for checking "as fired" and "resized" cartridge headspace. </div></div> Nope. I have a...
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    problems with 223/5.56 reloads

    Re: problems with 223/5.56 reloads Yep, familiar with that - have learned to watch for it. Most {or some} of the time I can feel it when it happens. Its a good answer and a common cause of the problem I'm having but...not this time. Thanks for the reply. still stumped
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    problems with 223/5.56 reloads

    Re: problems with 223/5.56 reloads Yes - I'm open to suggestions. Steven in Northport, Alabama
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    problems with 223/5.56 reloads

    In spite of using a RCBS small base die {or Lee, or Hornady full length size die} I'm having problems with my 223 reloads not going all the way into battery/bolt not going all the way home. I'm sizing everything I can get into the die. Forward assist gets all rounds into battery but unless fired...
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