The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Help needed for best setup for loading .223

ClarkEMyers · October 17, 2006, 12:12 PM

The Best setup for loading .223 is a Dillon 1050 but that may not be the most cost effective for the first setup for loading .223.

For a bolt gun I'd agree with the Forster/Co-Ax with Redding dies as mentioned above - that's what I use, but I like playing with micrometers and necksizing bushings and all the rest - it gives purpose to the range sessions.

For a semi or full auto or for most purposes in general I'd suggest counting down from a 1050 to a 650 with case feeder to a Hornady with case feeder to a 550 and buy the one that matches the budget.

October 17, 2006, 12:12 PM	#3
ClarkEMyers Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2004 Location: PacWest Posts: 455	The Best setup for loading .223 is a Dillon 1050 but The Best setup for loading .223 is a Dillon 1050 but that may not be the most cost effective for the first setup for loading .223. For a bolt gun I'd agree with the Forster/Co-Ax with Redding dies as mentioned above - that's what I use, but I like playing with micrometers and necksizing bushings and all the rest - it gives purpose to the range sessions. For a semi or full auto or for most purposes in general I'd suggest counting down from a 1050 to a 650 with case feeder to a Hornady with case feeder to a 550 and buy the one that matches the budget.