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Offline JimF1969

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5.56 into 223
« on: January 16, 2010, 05:31:17 AM »
I can get a lot of free 5.56 brass. Can I reload it to shoot in my 223.
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Re: 5.56 into 223
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2010, 06:14:04 AM »
Welcome aboard.  And absolutely.  You might have to remove the primer pocket crimp but otherwise it will do just fine.
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Re: 5.56 into 223
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2010, 06:16:47 AM »
Yep. not a problem. 8)
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Re: 5.56 into 223
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2010, 06:21:47 AM »
Ya , couple things you will need to do to it .

1) Is to remove the primer crimp , this can be done with a swedging tool or a simple chamfering tool as Mil Spec brass have crimped in primers .

2) Is to check the OL of the cases to insure that their not too long for your 223 chamber .

3) FL size the case's to insure that they will properly fit your chamber .

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Re: 5.56 into 223
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2010, 02:50:48 PM »
Thanks for the help
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