I currently use a Forster micro seating die for my 308, but can't seem to find one for 5.56. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Recommend seating die for 5.56
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I started reloading 5.56 about 17 years ago when I bought my first Dillon (rl550) press. I bought their dies. I have probably, conservatively, handloaded over 25k rounds of .223/5.56 with them, sent the carbide sizing die back to them for a replacement with the carbide started slipping. Way back then you could buy surplus powder, primers, slugs and make reloads for about ten cents a pop plus your time. I owned several subguns then as well as an M16. I've reloaded thousands more rounds for a Rem .223 PSS and a .223 LTR. I make loads for a friend who shoots matches, regularly gets sub-1/4" groups. All reloaded with Dillon's seating die. I bought several of the microseaters years ago and really, I only ever use the dillon bullet seaters anymore with any of my reloadings. 223, 308, I use Dillon dies, I use Lee dies for 300 Win Mag, same deal. PM me if you're interested, I'll sell you the .223 die with a fitted plastic box for $60.
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Most of the straight line seaters work well, just buy what you can find. For the record, I run a Redding and am happy with it and the other calibers that I have.
Thanks, guys. I appreciate the input. And, yes, I do understand the minor differences between 223 and 5.56.
