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I guess maybe not shooting less lethal rounds such as .223 has helped me keep out of trouble... because I can't recall ever shearing the rim off of a case. I generally stick to calibers .30 and larger, though I did buy dies and collect brass for .223 once upon a time. In a world in which I can choose any caliber I want, I just can't think of any reason to choose THAT one.
"Living life in fear isn't living life at all." ~ Winter Soldier
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I bought moulds and (SHOCKER) sizer (lead bullets in a 5.6mm are dicey and counter to the velocity requirements of the round but I decided to make some anyway), new jacketed .224 bullets, powder... you name it. Then along came research for the book I'm trying to write about Georgia Rangers in the American Revolution, buying and working on a derelict house in N GA, etc., and I just ain't got to loading for 5.56mm yet, but if I live long enough, one of these days I will. I have more undone projects than any average dozen guys...
"Living life in fear isn't living life at all." ~ Winter Soldier
Yeah, I usually recommend Lyman's or Richard Lee's manuals, or both, unless you want to just specifically stuck with one high-priced brand of bullets. AND, DO not just look up one load. Read the general explanatory part of the manual first. Reading it twice is better than reading it once.
"Living life in fear isn't living life at all." ~ Winter Soldier
Also, you can find *some* loads on the powder company web sites, for using powders of that specific company... BUT... you really still need to read a manual or two, several times, first.
"Living life in fear isn't living life at all." ~ Winter Soldier
I completely agree about reading the manual first. The lee manual (modern reloading) is great. I read the how to before setting up my press. As WS said Lyman is also a good one to have.
Most of the data is online. ..
If you are not using carbide dies you "MUST LUBE THE CASE"IF you not it will size upin the die!!!!!!
(nam era) yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for I am the meanest SOB in the valley!
The Lyman 50th manual is pretty good.
The Lee 2nd isn't a MUST, but has a ton of data that can give you a starting point, especially if you try and load some esoteric military surplus cartridge or something.
The Hornady manual is good to have if you use their bullets a lot.
The Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook is great to have if you will cast your own bullets.
So, got the press mounted. Got some dies. Got a manual. Got some brass inspected, deprimed, cleaned and dried. Now the fun part... anyone know a local source for powder, primers and projectiles? Looking for 9mm stuff. Thanks
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