Miata Mike
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Today I converted one of my Lee Pro 1000 presses over to .223 for a larger run from .38 special. I changed the shell plate from a #1 to a #4. Looks like I still have a large pistol shell feeder on it.
I added a double disk kit to the powder thrower and it seems to work pretty good for a 24.7 grain powder charge. I have all my brass sized, trimmed and primed already.
I now see there is an optional PRO CASE FEEDER RIFLE that doesn't come with the new presses set up for .223!
Also I see that older setups came with a factory crimp die and a simple seating die.....which is what I have. Looks like the newer than March 1, 2012 come with a bullet seater/crimper die.
What would be the best die combo and case feed combo should I be using? I'm sure BDS will chime in.
I am actually leaning towards converting my powder thrower back to a spring return and loading these up on my classic turret press instead.
Any opinions out there?
I added a double disk kit to the powder thrower and it seems to work pretty good for a 24.7 grain powder charge. I have all my brass sized, trimmed and primed already.
I now see there is an optional PRO CASE FEEDER RIFLE that doesn't come with the new presses set up for .223!
Also I see that older setups came with a factory crimp die and a simple seating die.....which is what I have. Looks like the newer than March 1, 2012 come with a bullet seater/crimper die.
What would be the best die combo and case feed combo should I be using? I'm sure BDS will chime in.
I am actually leaning towards converting my powder thrower back to a spring return and loading these up on my classic turret press instead.
Any opinions out there?