ReSizing .223 & .30-06
Quote from Reloader on October 28, 2012, 6:54 pmI'm fairly new at reloading on my Dillon 550-B Press.
I'm focusing at this point on reloading .223 for my AR-15, and .30-06 for my M1 Garand.
I'm depriming the brass, then using the Dillon Pro Suage 600 to prep the brass for priming, and the Hornady Cam Lock Trimmer for sizing the brass.
My questions are: Ive checked over 100 pieces of .223 brass, and all are within normal limits, between 1.750-1.760". How often do you find that you need to resize .223?
I havent started working on the .30-06 reloading yet, just received my Springfield .30-06 dies from Dillon. Is it more frequent that I will need to resize this caliber brass. BTW, I have thoroughly researched the types of powder, bullets and primers for reloading the M1 Garand. IMR4896 Powder, 47gr, Hornady 150gr FMJ-BT Bullets and CCI #34 Primers.
Would appreciate any advice.
Thanks
I'm fairly new at reloading on my Dillon 550-B Press.
I'm focusing at this point on reloading .223 for my AR-15, and .30-06 for my M1 Garand.
I'm depriming the brass, then using the Dillon Pro Suage 600 to prep the brass for priming, and the Hornady Cam Lock Trimmer for sizing the brass.
My questions are: Ive checked over 100 pieces of .223 brass, and all are within normal limits, between 1.750-1.760". How often do you find that you need to resize .223?
I havent started working on the .30-06 reloading yet, just received my Springfield .30-06 dies from Dillon. Is it more frequent that I will need to resize this caliber brass. BTW, I have thoroughly researched the types of powder, bullets and primers for reloading the M1 Garand. IMR4896 Powder, 47gr, Hornady 150gr FMJ-BT Bullets and CCI #34 Primers.
Would appreciate any advice.
Thanks
Quote from Reloader on October 30, 2012, 5:25 pmBe sure you are sizing the brass first, then checking case length. Cases lengthen when resized. With most semi auto rifles, cases need to be trimmed every 2-3 firings. For the Garand, I 4895 is a superb choice.
Be sure you are sizing the brass first, then checking case length. Cases lengthen when resized. With most semi auto rifles, cases need to be trimmed every 2-3 firings. For the Garand, I 4895 is a superb choice.
Quote from Reloader on April 3, 2013, 2:46 pmI've reloaded over 15,000 5.56 for my AR15's and usually use once fired military (Lake City) brass. When I first started loading I did NOT use Dillon dies (big mistake!). The reloaded 5.56 fit the case gauge perfectly so I did not check to see if the cartridges would fit my rifles. I loaded 1,000 rounds before checking & found they chambered in one AR but not the other. I then realized that I needed "small base dies" to load for auto rifles. Dillon .223 dies are small base dies. I use the Dillon case trimmer for my 5.56 & 30-06 cases & re-size & trim for every reload. I may not have to but it works well for me. For the Garand you will also need small base dies since it is an auto loader. Stick with Dillon dies, you won't regret it! The Dillon case trimmer is a fantastic machine & takes hours out of the work involved in case trimming and sizing. Good luck with your loading and have fun!
I've reloaded over 15,000 5.56 for my AR15's and usually use once fired military (Lake City) brass. When I first started loading I did NOT use Dillon dies (big mistake!). The reloaded 5.56 fit the case gauge perfectly so I did not check to see if the cartridges would fit my rifles. I loaded 1,000 rounds before checking & found they chambered in one AR but not the other. I then realized that I needed "small base dies" to load for auto rifles. Dillon .223 dies are small base dies. I use the Dillon case trimmer for my 5.56 & 30-06 cases & re-size & trim for every reload. I may not have to but it works well for me. For the Garand you will also need small base dies since it is an auto loader. Stick with Dillon dies, you won't regret it! The Dillon case trimmer is a fantastic machine & takes hours out of the work involved in case trimming and sizing. Good luck with your loading and have fun!