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  • Spryguy

    Plinker
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    Dec 9, 2016
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    Also would it be alright if the brass I use is out of the same gun I'm reloading for? I've heard it should be full case resized and not just neck sized. What if I had a buddy resize it in his press then could I use this to reload safely?
     

    Kaneda13

    Adeptus Mechanicus
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    Aug 13, 2013
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    Indianapolis
    I've reloaded a 30cal bin full for .223, and haven't had any problems. I'm using the LeeClassic turret (4 hole). I've fired them in both at .223 Howa bolt gun, and a friends .223/5.56 AR-15, both fired fine, the AR cycled through a 10 round mag without missing a beat. The only difference we noted, was the steel case round he normally fires where being through backwards and to the right, while the reloads I had done where being ejected forward, and to the right. Again, they all cycled just fine with my loads. Using 55gr Hornady and H335 powder.
     

    sloughfoot

    Grandmaster
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    Apr 17, 2008
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    Huntertown, IN
    You might get away with it. You probably won't. A bunch of us highpower shooters learned that you won't get away with it. For reliability with the AR semi-auto rifle, you must FL resize the cases.
     

    BE Mike

    Grandmaster
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    Jul 23, 2008
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    New Albany
    My first venture into reloading was with a LeeLoader in .38 SPL. It takes a long time to load 50 rounds. IIRC, it took around 45 minutes. I quickly wanted and bought a single stage bench mounted press. For loading .223 for the AR, you should have a small base full length sizing die. I believe the LeeLoader only neck sizes. Your brass should also be trimmed after full length resizing. If I were you, I'd save up for a bench mounted single stage press and get some good dies with a small base sizing die. I also highly recommend either a EGW or Lyman chamber checker.
     
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