.223 dies

[dmg308]

I'm gonna start loading .223 on my dillon 550.This will not be match ammo but mostly 55gr and 62gr ball. I will be using the Dillon thrower with ball powder.Any reason not to use regular lee die set with their taper crimp die? Or do you recommend something similar? I just dont see the need for a set of redding comp dies for this.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=434975

 

[RH4540]

Re: .223 dies

That should work just fine.

 

[Goin'Hot]

Re: .223 dies

I'd add a LEE factory crimp die to the mix instead of having the seater do double duty. Other than that, load away.

 

[Rookie]

Re: .223 dies

I dont crimp 223 at all.

 

[LA_Lawman]

Re: .223 dies

I really like Redding Dies.... thats just me... If you plan on loading precision stuff later... why not get the comp seater...

Now i've only bought one set of dies once, rather then buying another set later....

I use

FL resize/decapping
Comp seater
crimp

 

[mattmcg]

Re: .223 dies

Are you loading for a bolt gun or semi-auto? Die selection can depend upon which gun its for. Perhaps a bit more G2 will help us make a recommendation for you.

 

[dmg308]

Re: .223 dies

No this will strictly be AR general shooting.If I do a bolt gun later it will be a 223ai.I like redding dies as well just not sure the extra cost is a benefit for this application.

 

[straycat40]

Re: .223 dies

Just spend the extra few dollars on the redding comp seating die. You wont regret it. It pays for itself in just saving the time and frustration of adjusting the seating depth of different bullets.

 

[mattmcg]

Re: .223 dies

Frankly to save some money and be dealing with arguably the best dies on the market, just buy the Redding Type S full length sizer die and the Redding competition bullet seating die. While Redding dies are a bit more expensive, you'll only need to buy 2 dies instead of 3 for a set saving some money there. Plus the bushing dies will allow you to adjust your neck tension for thick or thin brass cases (commercial versus military). Since its an AR, you'll need to full length size anyway so dispense with a neck sizer.

This is the combo I use for my ARs and the bushing flexibility with the micrometer seater really is a flexible, cost-effective, and accurate setup.