A case of Wolf Match 75 gr can be back ordered at midway for $625 (late may arrival) or I could put that $ towards brass, bullets, powder and primers and roll my own. I've never reloaded .223 or even picked up my brass, and I'm thinking now might be a good time to start. Any suggestions? Is it practical to load .223 or does make more sense to wait on the bulk? Thanks!
Is it time to start reloading .223?
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Re: Is it time to start reloading .223?
Doesn't make sense to try and reload for 22 Rimfire. Other than that, YES, RELOAD!
Doesn't make sense to try and reload for 22 Rimfire. Other than that, YES, RELOAD!
Re: Is it time to start reloading .223?
There are many benefits to reloading and very few drawbacks. The only drawbacks are the initial outlay of money to purchase a reloading set up and the amount of time you spend reloading. The inital outlay is absorbed with your savings on your ammunition but the time to reload is something to consider. It is not difficult to learn but it does take time to learn, as with any other new skill, and time to load the ammunition.
The benefits include lower cost ammunition, unlimited choices in bullet selection, custom loaded ammo with your bullet and powder of choice, and many other benefits.
I am sure others will chime in here to provide more feedback but you should really consider reloading. Reloading can be a relaxing experience and it will surely save you money if you shoot a large quantity of ammuntion.
Good luck with your choice.
There are many benefits to reloading and very few drawbacks. The only drawbacks are the initial outlay of money to purchase a reloading set up and the amount of time you spend reloading. The inital outlay is absorbed with your savings on your ammunition but the time to reload is something to consider. It is not difficult to learn but it does take time to learn, as with any other new skill, and time to load the ammunition.
The benefits include lower cost ammunition, unlimited choices in bullet selection, custom loaded ammo with your bullet and powder of choice, and many other benefits.
I am sure others will chime in here to provide more feedback but you should really consider reloading. Reloading can be a relaxing experience and it will surely save you money if you shoot a large quantity of ammuntion.
Good luck with your choice.
Re: Is it time to start reloading .223?
I've got the equipment, just got to get the supplies.
Anyone know of a good brass catcher for ARs?
I've got the equipment, just got to get the supplies.
Anyone know of a good brass catcher for ARs?
Re: Is it time to start reloading .223?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DocGlenn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got the equipment, just got to get the supplies.
Anyone know of a good brass catcher for ARs?
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If you're shooting from a bench or prone a cardboard box works great. Just set it up near the ejection path and the empties land right inside the box.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DocGlenn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got the equipment, just got to get the supplies.
Anyone know of a good brass catcher for ARs?
If you're shooting from a bench or prone a cardboard box works great. Just set it up near the ejection path and the empties land right inside the box.
Re: Is it time to start reloading .223?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: insight3b</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DocGlenn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got the equipment, just got to get the supplies.
Anyone know of a good brass catcher for ARs?
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If you're shooting from a bench or prone a cardboard box works great. Just set it up near the ejection path and the empties land right inside the box. </div></div>
I despise gun mounted catchers.
This works pretty well, I usually stand my back pack up in the flight path to get a fairly contained pile. Standing or otherwise I've used an old surplus wool blanket or something, throw it down, when done just fold up around the brass.
Definitely worth reloading, premium rounds for the same or less than most bulk FMJs used to cost, way less than they want for it these days.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: insight3b</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DocGlenn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got the equipment, just got to get the supplies.
Anyone know of a good brass catcher for ARs?
If you're shooting from a bench or prone a cardboard box works great. Just set it up near the ejection path and the empties land right inside the box. </div></div>
I despise gun mounted catchers.
This works pretty well, I usually stand my back pack up in the flight path to get a fairly contained pile. Standing or otherwise I've used an old surplus wool blanket or something, throw it down, when done just fold up around the brass.
Definitely worth reloading, premium rounds for the same or less than most bulk FMJs used to cost, way less than they want for it these days.
Re: Is it time to start reloading .223?
Thanks guys. I just placed an order with Cabelas and Midway. About half of what I wanted/needed had to be back ordered, hopefully, everything will eventually show up.
Thanks guys. I just placed an order with Cabelas and Midway. About half of what I wanted/needed had to be back ordered, hopefully, everything will eventually show up.
Re: Is it time to start reloading .223?
.223 is what I reload most often, because that is what I shoot the most of. I shoot my bolt guns .308,30-06 etc. just as much but I obviously dont shoot as many rounds with the bolt gun. The only trick in reloading .223 is cutting down case prep time. If you have the time to reload and buy large amounts of supplies you will save coin that is for sure.
.223 is what I reload most often, because that is what I shoot the most of. I shoot my bolt guns .308,30-06 etc. just as much but I obviously dont shoot as many rounds with the bolt gun. The only trick in reloading .223 is cutting down case prep time. If you have the time to reload and buy large amounts of supplies you will save coin that is for sure.
Re: Is it time to start reloading .223?
Definitely reload everything you can.
I took a windshield washer jug and cut it out to go under my scope over the ejection port on my wife's AR-15. That was quite effective in corralling all the brass as it flew out. I haven't tried the box, but it should work too. If you are on your own, you could experiment with an umbrella set in a good position to catch the fliers and bounce them back down.
Definitely reload everything you can.
I took a windshield washer jug and cut it out to go under my scope over the ejection port on my wife's AR-15. That was quite effective in corralling all the brass as it flew out. I haven't tried the box, but it should work too. If you are on your own, you could experiment with an umbrella set in a good position to catch the fliers and bounce them back down.
Re: Is it time to start reloading .223?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DocGlenn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got the equipment, just got to get the supplies.
Anyone know of a good brass catcher for ARs?
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Hi DocGlenn,
This might be a kinda cheesy thing that I do, but I put an old baseball cap over the elevation knob on the scope of my AR so that all the ejecting brass goes into the cap and then neatly fall to the ground right in front of me. I've not lost a round yet this way.
Yours,
David
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DocGlenn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got the equipment, just got to get the supplies.
Anyone know of a good brass catcher for ARs?
Hi DocGlenn,
This might be a kinda cheesy thing that I do, but I put an old baseball cap over the elevation knob on the scope of my AR so that all the ejecting brass goes into the cap and then neatly fall to the ground right in front of me. I've not lost a round yet this way.
Yours,
David
Re: Is it time to start reloading .223?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DocGlenn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A case of Wolf Match 75 gr can be back ordered at midway for $625 (late may arrival) or I could put that $ towards brass, bullets, powder and primers and roll my own. I've never reloaded .223 or even picked up my brass, and I'm thinking now might be a good time to start. Any suggestions? Is it practical to load .223 or does make more sense to wait on the bulk? Thanks! </div></div>
I haven't bought factory ammo in 18 years, except for some ChiCom steel core and 22LR.
You're behind the curve.
Always police your brass and save it.
Chris
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DocGlenn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A case of Wolf Match 75 gr can be back ordered at midway for $625 (late may arrival) or I could put that $ towards brass, bullets, powder and primers and roll my own. I've never reloaded .223 or even picked up my brass, and I'm thinking now might be a good time to start. Any suggestions? Is it practical to load .223 or does make more sense to wait on the bulk? Thanks! </div></div>
I haven't bought factory ammo in 18 years, except for some ChiCom steel core and 22LR.
You're behind the curve.
Always police your brass and save it.
Chris
