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Reloadron · December 21, 2016, 10:43 PM

Is it worth reloading 5.56 or 223?

I guess it depends on why you are shooting the caliber? If you are hand loading .223 Remington so you can empty a 30 round magazine in fewer than 30 seconds I would say no, just buy bulk generic ammunition. If you enjoy shooting paper trying to hold tight groups and holding and squeezing means something to you then it is absolutely worth reloading.

I load .223 Remington because I use it in several rifles including a bolt gun. I enjoy target shooting and tight groups. I can roll my own for my rifles and get the accuracy I want.

So in your case I really don't know? You bought an AR so what's the plan?

Ron

December 21, 2016, 10:43 PM	#8
Reloadron Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2016 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Suburbs Posts: 1,756	Is it worth reloading 5.56 or 223? I guess it depends on why you are shooting the caliber? If you are hand loading .223 Remington so you can empty a 30 round magazine in fewer than 30 seconds I would say no, just buy bulk generic ammunition. If you enjoy shooting paper trying to hold tight groups and holding and squeezing means something to you then it is absolutely worth reloading. I load .223 Remington because I use it in several rifles including a bolt gun. I enjoy target shooting and tight groups. I can roll my own for my rifles and get the accuracy I want. So in your case I really don't know? You bought an AR so what's the plan? Ron