Need help reloading .223

[jack simpson]

Have reloaded all kinds of rounds. I have never reloaded .223.
I picked up a bunch of range brass. They have Lake city head stamp. Is this brass alright to reload for my Bushmaster Predator?
Thanks for your help.

 

[MrDark]

Re: Need help reloading .223

That should be fine. I use LC brass all the time. Just know that you might want to swag your primer pocket due to the military crimp.

 

[groovinpickle]

Re: Need help reloading .223

Sure, LC is good stuff in general. The usual precautions about range pickup brass notwithstanding, of course.

If it has crimped primers, you'll need to remove the crimp. Dillon makes a primer pocket swager that everybody seems to like, but there are other tools that will work for smaller quantities. If it <span style="font-style: italic">doesn't</span> have crimped primers, check the brass carefully, since it's probably from someone elses reloads.

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[2Shots]

Re: Need help reloading .223

Good to go, but you will have to swag the pockets.