dradave
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Friends, I have been reloading pistol ammunition for awhile but I am just getting into reloading for rifle, specifically .223. I bought some Lake City NEW brass recently and I have a few questions on the process that I need help with. My rifle of choice is an AR-15 with plans to load 55gn FMJBT bullets with light to medium loads of AA2230.
* The sampled length of the new cases are 1.754”. Do they need trimmed before loading for the first time? If trimming is necessary, what length would I trim to?
* I know the max length of the case is 1.760. After firing the reloaded rounds one or more times, what would be the length of the case where trimming would be necessary if other than the case max length?
* Does the case need trimmed to a specific length before reloading after each firing?
* Considering these reloads are on the light side and with proper care, how many times do you think these cases can be reloaded?
I have the Lee Modern Reloading 2nd edition but I haven't been able to find answers to these questions. I'll pick up the Lymans 49th next week but any help now would be appreciated.
Thanks...
* The sampled length of the new cases are 1.754”. Do they need trimmed before loading for the first time? If trimming is necessary, what length would I trim to?
* I know the max length of the case is 1.760. After firing the reloaded rounds one or more times, what would be the length of the case where trimming would be necessary if other than the case max length?
* Does the case need trimmed to a specific length before reloading after each firing?
* Considering these reloads are on the light side and with proper care, how many times do you think these cases can be reloaded?
I have the Lee Modern Reloading 2nd edition but I haven't been able to find answers to these questions. I'll pick up the Lymans 49th next week but any help now would be appreciated.
Thanks...