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Thread: Bulk .223 ammo
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21-11-2021, 14:19 #61
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Re: Bulk .223 ammo
Basically it depends. Bulk loading for using a semi-auto, a progressive press works just fine. Anything up to 300m you don't need a super low ES. Using ball powder you can keep even that to less than 50fps and you wouldn't know the difference.
If you already have a progressive press, a new turret ring, shell-plate and powder thrower and you are good to go. Then it is just a matter of replacing the turret ring and shell plate. No need to remove the dies from the turret.
For precision shooting, as with any other calibre, a single stage would be best.
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21-11-2021, 18:43 #62
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Re: Bulk .223 ammo
Most reloaders already have a powder measure so no need for a new powder measure. A turret is not a progressive press. Although it is faster than a single stage press. If you talking progressive press a Dillon XL750 or bigger will do. With the Dillon you need a 223 conversion kit. The better the ES the more accuracy you will get. Who is shooting an AR at 300m? Most sport shooting is done 50m and in so perfect for the LEE 55gr mold no matter the rifle's twist rate. (But a 62 to 77 gr mold will work better in a 1:7 twist rate)
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21-11-2021, 19:07 #63
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21-11-2021, 19:11 #64
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21-11-2021, 20:56 #66
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22-11-2021, 00:40 #67
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Re: Bulk .223 ammo
According to the Lee website, for the Loadmaster progressive press, the disk that you screw the dies into is called a 5-hole turret, as per https://leeprecision.com/5-hole-turret.html
And yes, that is exactly how i change between 9mmP and .308. I replace the shell-plate, priming assembly and turret. No need to unscrew or setup dies as the dies are not removed from the turrets. Having the extra powder thrower on the turret saves you from having to adjust that between changes.
As you have probably noticed for youself in the past, a small ES does not necessarily mean good grouping at short range. And even a relatively large ES can give satisfactory accuracy and precision for practical purposes. Specially for semi-automatic rifles.
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22-11-2021, 09:05 #68
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