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Sevens · March 2, 2011, 10:10 AM

It will help if we know what you are loading for. .224" is the correct bullet to load for .223 Remington or 5.56 ammo, but you will also need to get a decent bullet weight for your platform and application. Also, the bullet style is important, too. You don't want FMJ if you plan to varmint hunt with it and you don't want 70 grain bullets if you have a slow twist rate in your rifle.

If you are simply looking for the proper diameter, .224" is what you want for .223 Remington ammo.

March 2, 2011, 10:10 AM	#3
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	It will help if we know what you are loading for. .224" is the correct bullet to load for .223 Remington or 5.56 ammo, but you will also need to get a decent bullet weight for your platform and application. Also, the bullet style is important, too. You don't want FMJ if you plan to varmint hunt with it and you don't want 70 grain bullets if you have a slow twist rate in your rifle. If you are simply looking for the proper diameter, .224" is what you want for .223 Remington ammo. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.