223 reloading

Lucky_Lefty

Ok I know this will sound stupid but here I go. I am planning on reloading 223 for my AR and I was looking for dies. I have found 223 die set from lee and it is in 223 remington. I have a Lee turret press and I plan on getting the dulex rifle set. is this what I am looking for. It was so much easier when i started reloading 45acp I knew what I was looking for.

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=0000690604

thank you,
Dan

mond

3 dies,(head seater,cimp,neck sizer) 3 or 4 hole turret press, & lee hand priming tool.........bingo !!

BHAVIN

Dan, You don't want to use a neck sizing die for an AR. What you want is a three die set. Full Length sizing die, seating die and a crimp die. Many rifle sets don't have the crimp die but it is a good addition for shooting in a semi auto. You can buy a LEE factory crimp die seperatley. The dies you are looking at will work but you will want to get a crimp die.

By the way that wasn't even on the list for dumb questions.[;)]

sandwarrior

One way to go about this is to buy a 'small base' sizing die(set) that takes the case dimensions down just a little more than a standard FL die. This is so you can resize with confidence you aren't going to jam a round in your chamber. It can be adjusted out to create just a tad of interference still with the headspace and help preserve accuracy.
Otherwise the Lee factory crimp is a good way to go.

EDIT:

Bhavin is correct in that it's a precaution but not necessary. I should've added that I haven't ever had a stuck round due to re-sizing in my 5.56 chambered AR either using standard dies. Again, just a precaution that some people take. I've fired well over 1k rounds through my AR.

Lucky_Lefty

so this is what i need?

http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/catalog/cart.cgi?1226451741.3428=90817

BHAVIN

Looks good. I would suggest looking at Midway USA, Graf & Son and Natchez shooter supply before you order as the price on the rifle die set seems high to me. You might find them cheaper.

RE: Small base dies. I have loaded 10's of thousands of rounds for AR's and M4/M16's and have never needed a small base die. And I mostly shoot 1 fired military cases. 308 and milsurp 1 fire brass is another story.

Lucky_Lefty

I plan on using gun broker or another web site I just wanted to make sure I was looking fo rthe right parts. Thank you very much guys.

moonshine

midway is out of most 223 dies,at least there on back order.

any way how about some powder and load suggestions.

Lucky_Lefty

I have the Lee reloading manual you some some numbers?

sirgknight

If I'm not too late jumping in here, I have used the Lee Deluxe 3 Die Set in .223 Remington for quite a while now and have had great success with reloads for my AR. The die set that I recommend contains the Full Length Resizing Rie, the Bullet Seating Die and the Factory Crimp Die. You can find this die set for around $20 if you take a little time and shop around. Ebay may be another source. Good Luck. OH!, there are no stupid questions when it comes to reloading.

GUTSS

I all depends on the rifle as to the need of small-base or standard sizing die. My A3 carbine will stick rounds in the chamber if I don't use a small base die. My LR.308 also sticks rounds in the chamber if I don't use a small base die. One way to check is to find a friend or someone that has a .223 small base die and have him size a round for you. Then size one in a standard full length die. See which piece of brass chambers better. If the standard sized case chambers allright, then you are good to go with a standard die. If it is tight, go with the small-base die. It worked for me. Good luck!

dcs shooters

The die set in your first post is all you need for a AR. Most AR chambers are big enough that you don't need a small base sizing die.
I've loaded thousands of 223 for my AR'S and never used a factory crimp die.