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mikld · July 23, 2011, 11:17 AM

I load my .223 brass up to "normal" .223 loads and my 5.56 about 10% lower to allow for the case capacity differences (10% was semi arbitrary decision, as I'm still working up loads). I do sort brass by headstamps, mostly to satisfy my OCD, no tests done to find any diff. yet. I have always used a 60 degree countersink to remove crimps; easy, cheap, and no problems after a whole bunch of 5.56 and 45 ACP...

July 23, 2011, 11:17 AM	#7
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	I load my .223 brass up to "normal" .223 loads and my 5.56 about 10% lower to allow for the case capacity differences (10% was semi arbitrary decision, as I'm still working up loads). I do sort brass by headstamps, mostly to satisfy my OCD, no tests done to find any diff. yet. I have always used a 60 degree countersink to remove crimps; easy, cheap, and no problems after a whole bunch of 5.56 and 45 ACP... __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees...