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223 Reloading Center
.223/5.56 Ammunition Reloading Supplies
The most popular rifle cartridge in the United States is the 223 Remington, which for the military is known as the 5.56x45 cartridge (also known as the 5.56 NATO). These two, the 223 and 5.56 share the same outside dimensions, as well as the bullet. Most people think the 22 caliber 223 Remington (and 5.56) use a .223 diameter bullet, but that is not the case, they actually use a .224 diameter bullet. The big difference between these two is the 5.56 rifle has a slightly longer throat (.125"), which allows for an additional grain of powder. If a 5.56 NATO loaded round is placed in a standard 223 rifle, the shorter throat causes the pressure to build to over 65,000 PSI, which is much higher than the rated 223 pressure of 55,000 PSI. The case of the 5.56 may be slightly thicker to allow for the higher pressure. 5.56 military brass has a crimped primer, however the 5.56 civilian brass does not.
223 Bullets for Reloading
Common bullet weights for the .223 bullets are from 40 grain to 90 grain, with the 55 grains being the most common. Obviously, the lighter the bullet, the faster it travels, which makes it ideal for varmint hunting. The heavier the bullet, the greater the need for more accuracy, so a faster twist is needed. Normally a 1:12 twist for a 55 grain bullet is sufficient, however 1:7 is much for a heaver bullet, such as a 70 grain+.
For plinking, the king is the 55 grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) bullets, these are the most common bullets on the market, made from everyone from Berry’s, Hornady, Speer, etc. But for hunting and other uses the VMAX bullets from Hornady are a good choice. With Match Kings from Sierra being a great investment too.
Below are our 223 reloading supplies we currently supply, with those in stock shown at the top of the listing. Some such as Berrys and Hornady are bulk 223 bullets for reloading.
Product Listings
Case Gauge 223 Remington - Hornady
Lee Precision Dies Factory Crimp 223 Rem
Lee Precision Dies Sizing Full Length 223
Lee Precision Decap Pin 223 w/expander
Lee Precision Dies Set 223 Pacesetter
USED 2-Die Set - 356 WIN - Lee
USED 356/358 WIN Factory Crimp and Universal Expander - Lee
Case Length Gauge and Holder for Trimmer 223 Rem - Lee
223 Brass Casings CLEAN Once Fired Casings - 5.56 Brass Casings
♦ No aluminum or steel
♦ Cleaned and polished
♦ High quality reloadable casings
Unit of Issue: 100 Each
223/556 Brass Casings DIRTY Once Fired Casings
223/5.56 Nickel - Once Fired
♦ Boxer Primer pockets
♦ No aluminum or steel
Unit of Issue: 100 Each
223/5.56 Once Fired Brass Casings - Seconds
♦ Wet washed and dry tumbled/polished
♦ Boxer Primer pockets
♦ No aluminum or steel
This brass has been washed and polished, but are not as visually appealing as our other cases and have some minor dents in them. Some are a darker brass color or lighter brass color, and/or with splotches/streaks on them. Doesn‘t appear to be anything else wrong with them, so we are offering them at a great discount.
Unit of Issue: 100 Each