| Some say the war is the reason for the .223 | | | | their recommendations. |
| Remington ammunition shortage. If that is true, | | | | Although reloading your ammunition requires no |
| then the shortages will not be ending soon. This | | | | special skills other than reading, understanding and |
| might be the best time to start loading .223 cases. | | | | following directions, you must make certain to |
| Starts by picking up all the empty .223 cartridge | | | | have a safe area away from children. |
| cases that you find so that you can hand load | | | | A clean work area is of the utmost importance |
| your own cartridges. Reloading your own cases is | | | | and you should be sure to clean the reloading area |
| more economical than buying factory loads even | | | | regularly to prevent dust buildup that may contain |
| when they are not in short supply. | | | | lead. Do not have carpeting in our loading area as |
| It is only a matter of time before the production | | | | it will hold reloading residue and it can also induce |
| of component bullets takes a supply hit also so | | | | static electricity problems that could be hazardous |
| now is the time to set up your reloading shop. | | | | when handling primers. |
| Local gun shops may not provide you with all of | | | | For your personal safety, make certain that you |
| the components needed for loading .223. The | | | | wear safety glasses while reloading. Also, all |
| internet might be the best place to start locating | | | | equipment should be firmly anchored to the work |
| all of your materials since running all over your | | | | surface as you do not want your loading press to |
| state for the various supplies might be a bit time | | | | fall. |
| consuming and expensive! | | | | Make certain that you read and understand all |
| The following is a partial list of items needed for | | | | reloading equipment instructions prior to using the |
| loading .223: A hand press; Die set for .223 | | | | equipment and use the loading data which is |
| Remington that includes shell holders; Power dipper | | | | published by a reputable reloading component |
| and funnel; Case lube; Auto-prime tool; Primers; | | | | manufacturer. |
| Case Trimmer and Lock Stud; Reloading tray. | | | | Do not work on your reloading where there are |
| These items may vary. You will want to read | | | | lots of distractions, kids, TV, etc. You loading |
| through all of your equipment instructions and | | | | bench area is not the place to be if you are in a |
| make an additional list of supplies according to | | | | hurry. |