Starting to reload .223, but question

Mrwyld · 02-26-2009, 06:58 PM

So I have a Lee Loadmaster Reloader from my father-in-law. Long story short, I went out today and got the RCBS 2 die set for .223 and all the stuff I need. My question is this. Is there a die that I can purchase to put into the turrett to load the powder into the cartridges or do I have to do this manually? I've never reloaded, but father-in-law reloaded 9mm, 357, etc...
He just never did rifle.

Anyone point me in the right direction as I'd like to get it up and running sometime shortly

WarriorDriver · 02-26-2009, 09:32 PM

get LEE reloading dies, they come with them, and work for the auto disc setup. BTW, you can buy the charging die alone..

Mic · 02-26-2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarriorDriver

get LEE reloading dies, they come with them, and work for the auto disc setup. BTW, you can buy the charging die alone..

The Lee Rifle dies do not come with a charge die. You need to buy the Rifle Charge Die separately, which is a pain in the ass to find right now. I'm going to have to wait until Mid March to get mine =(

What the Lee Dies do come with (Pacesetter series, not deluxe) is the Factory Crimp Die.

WarriorDriver · 02-26-2009, 10:30 PM

hmmm, glad I got all my setups last month! Someone has to have some.

Mic · 03-02-2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarriorDriver

hmmm, glad I got all my setups last month! Someone has to have some.

Cabellas = Out
Sportsmans Warehouse = Out
Midway Online = Out (3/30 BO date)
Cabellas Online = Out (3/30 BO Date)
Nachez = Out
TNT = Out
Lee Precision Online = Out (Possibly the shortest wait, they told me 2 weeks, so I ordered from them)

Powderman · 03-15-2009, 12:24 PM

Slight pause here....

Friend, if you haven't done so already, you NEED to get a reloading manual or two--and study, FIRST.

The .223/5.56 round is a fun round to load. It has almost everything it needs--load density, excellent case design, lots of velocity with low recoil.

That being said, if something goes wrong it can be VERY unforgiving as well. Never forget that there's 50K psi going to work a few inches from your face.

I also recommend loading your first rounds under the supervision of an experienced reloader. That way they can make sure that you don't blow yourself up, and offer you some tricks to the trade.

For reloading .223--if you plan to use it in a semiauto rifle--the single most important thing to have, IMHO, is the Lee Factory Crimp die. Get it, use it well and EVERY time you shoot .223.

Mic · 03-15-2009, 02:38 PM

I should point out in this thread, I mentioned above that I ordered my charge die from Lee, and I am glad I did, as I already have it. It took 2 weeks from the time I ordered it, to the time I received it.

I am happy that I got it so fast. I have a factory crimp die on order from TNT Reloading, who told me they HAD it in stock. I have sent them numerous emails asking if and when my order will ship, and I have not heard a word back from them. Mind you, I ordered stuff from them almost 4 weeks ago. I am rather pissed to say the least.

However, when I stopped at Cabelas on my way down to Oregon last weekend, they had 1 .223 factory crimp die in stock, so I snagged it. They are cheap enough that I didn't mind getting an extra, and always figure I can get rid of it easy enough.

Right now, if you want stuff, best bet would be to order directly from the source.

02-26-2009, 06:58 PM	#1
Mrwyld Gunslinger Joined: Feb 2009 From: Everett, WA Posts: 94	Starting to reload .223, but question So I have a Lee Loadmaster Reloader from my father-in-law. Long story short, I went out today and got the RCBS 2 die set for .223 and all the stuff I need. My question is this. Is there a die that I can purchase to put into the turrett to load the powder into the cartridges or do I have to do this manually? I've never reloaded, but father-in-law reloaded 9mm, 357, etc... He just never did rifle. Anyone point me in the right direction as I'd like to get it up and running sometime shortly

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02-26-2009, 09:32 PM	#2
WarriorDriver Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Ltown, WA Posts: 233	get LEE reloading dies, they come with them, and work for the auto disc setup. BTW, you can buy the charging die alone..

02-26-2009, 10:30 PM	#4
WarriorDriver Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Ltown, WA Posts: 233	hmmm, glad I got all my setups last month! Someone has to have some.

03-15-2009, 12:24 PM	#6
Powderman Gunslinger Joined: Mar 2009 From: Enumclaw, WA Posts: 13	Slight pause here.... Friend, if you haven't done so already, you NEED to get a reloading manual or two--and study, FIRST. The .223/5.56 round is a fun round to load. It has almost everything it needs--load density, excellent case design, lots of velocity with low recoil. That being said, if something goes wrong it can be VERY unforgiving as well. Never forget that there's 50K psi going to work a few inches from your face. I also recommend loading your first rounds under the supervision of an experienced reloader. That way they can make sure that you don't blow yourself up, and offer you some tricks to the trade. For reloading .223--if you plan to use it in a semiauto rifle--the single most important thing to have, IMHO, is the Lee Factory Crimp die. Get it, use it well and EVERY time you shoot .223.

03-15-2009, 02:38 PM	#7
Mic Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Wa Posts: 165	I should point out in this thread, I mentioned above that I ordered my charge die from Lee, and I am glad I did, as I already have it. It took 2 weeks from the time I ordered it, to the time I received it. I am happy that I got it so fast. I have a factory crimp die on order from TNT Reloading, who told me they HAD it in stock. I have sent them numerous emails asking if and when my order will ship, and I have not heard a word back from them. Mind you, I ordered stuff from them almost 4 weeks ago. I am rather pissed to say the least. However, when I stopped at Cabelas on my way down to Oregon last weekend, they had 1 .223 factory crimp die in stock, so I snagged it. They are cheap enough that I didn't mind getting an extra, and always figure I can get rid of it easy enough. Right now, if you want stuff, best bet would be to order directly from the source.