.223 for an autoloading rifle?

[Swift]

I have several hundred cases that I picked up at the local range over the course of last year and I'm gonna start putting em to work. I'm loading for an AR and just want to make sure I get the OAL correct to prevent feeding issues. Should I use the standard 2.26" or shorten it down a smidge?

 

[gcoulsey]

Re: .223 for an autoloading rifle?

2.260" is fine

 

[Suasponte]

Re: .223 for an autoloading rifle?

Ditto! 2.26" is the standard, and will fit all your mags perfectly.

Terry

 

[samnev]

Re: .223 for an autoloading rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: suasponte</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Ditto! 2.26" is the standard, and will fit all your mags perfectly.

Terry </div></div>
Ditto, no need to shorten OAL.

 

[Randfal]

Re: .223 for an autoloading rifle?

Load a few and stack them in your mags and see how they fit. You can always seat them a little deeper if they ar eclose to rubbing on your mag. I've got some odd mags that at 2.260, the tips drag so I usually load to 2.250" to prevent any hang up.

 

[TAC06]

Re: .223 for an autoloading rifle?

+1 on what Randfal said. I usually go 2.250" on mine to make sure they will work in all my mags.