Long term affects of shooting.223 in a 5.56?

[woodstock]

Do you recommend buying used equipment?


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Sure, get a used single type press or a used Lee turret press, which can perform four functions rather than one. Most of the time you find a whole setup for sale used.

Heres a new fairly complete set up from midway for $130

http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/121744/lee-challenger-breech-lock-single-stage-press-kit

 

[Carey1465]

I'm not that serious about reloading. I just wanted a quick answer. If I did reload, it would be a little hobby to get out of the house.


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[ROTAM]

All the semi-autos that I have fired .223 from have been marked as 5.56mm rifles. AR's and Mini-14's.

As for bolt actions, I have no problem shooting 5.56 ammo in my Rem 700 bolt action .223.
This is the same action and barrel blank that are used for rounds like the .308 and 7mm-08 and .243.
If the gun's components can handle those, I'm sure it can handle the 5.56 mm, or any .223 handload, even a super-hot one.

It's about headspacing. If a gun marked 223 will chamber a 5.56 guage, it will handle 5.56.

 

[ROTAM]

No, however depending on the quality of the rifle, 5.56 out of a 223 can be detrimental.

It's not about quality. It's about chamber specs.

 

[ROTAM]

My DDM4A1 is chambered for the 5.56 and of course I know I can shoot the .223. Is there any long term affects for shooting a 223 in the 5.56?

Also, I went shopping yesterday for some 5.56 and it seems like there's more .223 to choose from. Is there a reason for that? High demand for 5.56?

**I'm new to the AR-15**

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No problems shooting 223 in 5.56 barrel. No negative side effects.

 

[cmshoot]

Used Dillon presses are great; Dillon has a no-questions-asked lifetime warranty. Hard to find used Dillon presses for a good price though, they go fast.

 

[Going Postal]

To me, reloading is not about saving money, it's more about being able to shoot more for the same money. Then there is the added benefit of tailoring ammo that is accurate through your gun.