In this video, you’ll see how to load .223 / 5.56 NATO ammunition for your AR-15 or other rifle with the Lee Loadmaster progressive reloading press. You’ll see die placement, press setup overview, and progressive reloading operation.
Stay tuned! We’re going to be covering more Lee Loadmaster reloading here on Ultimate Reloader!
If you’re like me, you really appreciate quality tools and equipment. Furthermore, a good value for your hard-earned dollar is always a good thing!
For a long time, I’ve had my eye on the Redding Competition series bullet seating dies. Perhaps like me, you’ve spent a while dialing in your COL when loading rifle, and you’ve thought to yourself “wouldn’t it be nice if I could just dial the die up/down by .005 and not have to try a few times to hit my length”. Well, with micrometer type bullet seating dies you can do just that.
I’m looking forward to using these dies to evaluate press performance. I have one for 30-06, and one for 22-250- so these dies should come in real handy when working up loads and loading benchrest ammo.
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From all of the great feedback I’ve read I’m expecting to be pleased with the performance of these dies. I’ll let you all know how it goes. Expect to see these dies show up in tests, blog posts, and videos here shortly!
Till next time,
Gavin
I’ve been testing and shooting videos of the RCBS Pistol Bullet Feeder- an exciting new product that was announced and demo’d at last year’s SHOT show. As of this writing I’ve tested it on the Dillon XL-650, The Hornady Lock-N-Load AP, and the RCBS Pro 2000. It’s a great product, and it really enhances pistol reloading workflow.
But what about rifle bullets? (I get that question a lot- can I use this for .223?) Well, in 2010, RCBS will be making a rifle bullet feeder kit available for both .223 and 30 caliber rifle bullets! The feed die is different in this case, and the system is different than the pistol setup, but retains much of the same basic components.
From Kent Sakamoto, RCBS product line manager:
Bullet Feeder—Rifle (Progressive Press)
Based on the popularity of the Pistol Bullet Feeder Kit, RCBS® introduces two rifle versions— one for .22 caliber and one for .30 caliber. This new Rifle Bullet Feeder is designed to fit on most 7/8″-14 threaded progressive presses. It features a four country universal 110-240 power supply operated collator unit that orients the bullets to drop into the feed mechanism. The hopper holds approximately 250 (55-gr) .22 cal bullets and 100-125 (180-gr) .30 cal bullets. Each kit increases load rates by least 50%.
*NOTE: Not for use with lead bullets. Use jacketed or FMJ bullets only.
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I’ll let you all know when I know more about when this product will be available, cost, etc.
Would you all like to see videos of this when it’s available? (I can’t wait to try it myself…)