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223 LC Brass
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nicholst55
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The blue stuff is lacquer, as noted above. If you have any quantity of crimped primer brass to process, invest in either the Dillon Super Swage or the RCBS copy of it. They are superior to the press-mounted swagers by an order of magnitude. Once properly adjusted, the Dillon Super Swage eliminates the need to swage AND cut, ream, or anything else. The key is that they will probably need to be adjusted from time to time, when you switch lots of brass.
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Super Swage 600 (20095): Reloading: Case Preparation Equipment
Super Swage 600 (20095): Reloading: Case Preparation Equipment
RCBS Bench Mounted Primer Pocket Swager
The RCBS Bench Mounted Primer Pocket Swager is a dedicated bench mounted tool that makes the removal of primer pocket crimps a simple task. This rugged...
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I used a RCBS and a Dillon primer crimp swagging tools. Both are a PIA if the swag ram isn’t perfectly lined up with the primer pocket. Ruined quite a few case like that.
Now I use a RCBS/L.E.Wilson chamfering tool/cutter chucked onto a cordless drill the post that extends from the outside chamfer end. The drill chucks jaws are just small enough to reach in to clamp that tool’s/cutter post. I set the drill on low speed with moderate pressure do a 1 potato, 2 potato count, with a 3 potato count of light pressure to clean up any cutter chatter. Works for me with no over cutting.
Now I use a RCBS/L.E.Wilson chamfering tool/cutter chucked onto a cordless drill the post that extends from the outside chamfer end. The drill chucks jaws are just small enough to reach in to clamp that tool’s/cutter post. I set the drill on low speed with moderate pressure do a 1 potato, 2 potato count, with a 3 potato count of light pressure to clean up any cutter chatter. Works for me with no over cutting.
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Hey guy/gals, I've been searching online all morning and haven't been able to find what I'm looking for. Came across this old post and figured it was worth seeing if anyone here has come across this/these in the past two years.
I recently ordered several hundred "once fired" LC brass to feed the hungry appetite of my growing boys who really enjoy "plinking". Low and behold, it came in with a true LC 223 REM headstamp. I've never seen this before! I haven't processed any of it yet to compare to the normal "run of the mill" LC 5.56 but at first glance it looks identical. It has the same annealing color and crimped primer pockets and SCAMP index marks but there's no date.
Has anyone else seen these? I'm wondering if they are newer or quite possible a subcontracted run for a different brand of factory loaded munitions? Just curious
Dan
Edit: I forgot the mention that the OP (post #1) did not actually have LC 223 REM headstamp. He ended up having the "normal" LC that we are used to seeing. Mine is not that! It is LC 223 REM.
Hey guy/gals, I've been searching online all morning and haven't been able to find what I'm looking for. Came across this old post and figured it was worth seeing if anyone here has come across this/these in the past two years.
I recently ordered several hundred "once fired" LC brass to feed the hungry appetite of my growing boys who really enjoy "plinking". Low and behold, it came in with a true LC 223 REM headstamp. I've never seen this before! I haven't processed any of it yet to compare to the normal "run of the mill" LC 5.56 but at first glance it looks identical. It has the same annealing color and crimped primer pockets and SCAMP index marks but there's no date.
Has anyone else seen these? I'm wondering if they are newer or quite possible a subcontracted run for a different brand of factory loaded munitions? Just curious
Dan
Edit: I forgot the mention that the OP (post #1) did not actually have LC 223 REM headstamp. He ended up having the "normal" LC that we are used to seeing. Mine is not that! It is LC 223 REM.
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jelenko
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Found this https://www.cartridgecollectors.org/headstampcodes?page=headstampcodes#L
=> Might be made in Hungary.
=> Might be made in Hungary.
I do not know where the cases were made, but I tested a 25 case batch of LC 223 REM (No Date). Upon firing after the 7th reload, I had a couple of split necks. Upon firing after the 8th reload, I had 4 or 5 more split necks, so I retired the cases. For this test, I full length resized the cases using a Hornady die followed with a Lyman M mandrel, and I fired the rounds in an AR-15.
I've picked up about 200 pieces of this range brass. It has LC 223 and 2 slight dimples for a head stamp on it. I plan on weighing it out and probably prepping it out and loading it. My time is just that my time. Being retired and shooting and reloading is my hobby it's time well spent. Also Arms and Ally has LC once fired brass for sale.
Looks like others have looked into these also: https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/LC-21-vs-LC-223-Brass/42-534901/
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