.223 reloading

[RobertTaylor]

Would it be safe to use 5.56 brass for .223, as long as I keep pressure below the .223 max?

 

[Baddog 0302]

Most , most accurate loads are below the listed book MAX. But to answer your question , yes. Plus if you are reloading for a bolt action , you can increase your loaded rounds OAL to what your rifle's Mag. will allow, or longer if you single load a round.

 

[RobertTaylor]

Most , most accurate loads are below the listed book MAX. But to answer your question , yes. Plus if you are reloading for a bolt action , you can increase your loaded rounds OAL to what your rifle's Mag. will allow, or longer if you single load a round.

Thanks. Most of my accurate loads I have found so far are around the halfway point. Looking at a .223, but I mostly have 5.56 brass. That's why I asked

 

[Baddog 0302]

Probably stating the obvious , but when you start giving your 223 some legs you will want to pick out enough cases with the same head stamp.

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[Daezee]

Would it be safe to use 5.56 brass for .223, as long as I keep pressure below the .223 max?

Yes. Have done it for decades. For my precision reloads I use the same head stamp brass. For plinking it doesn’t matter.

 

[Chuck9703]

Absolutely I do it all the time.

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

Non-issue, load away.

 

[RobertTaylor]

Thanks. Have a few .223 rifles, and mostly 5.56 brass.

 

[ls1_guru]

I have some 5.56 brass laying around if you need any.. I like beer