I have a Hornady progressive press and load my pistol ammo and my semi auto rifle rounds. I am trying to decide on the best way to load for an AR15. When you full length resize you are supposed to trim after full length sizing, this step really does not work with the progressive reloaders, defeats the purpose.
I also have Lee Collet neck sizing die, whch requires 1/4 to 1/2 a turn after it hits the shell holder to close the collet The Hornady press has a floating plate, it seems like this step is not good for the press.
So now I just full length resize on the progressive press. How many times can I do this before sizing? Does the AR's have plenty of room for case expansion? Any input on any of this situation would be great. Or how others use these progressive press's for rifle ammo. I have also thought about changing dies.
On my target and hunting rifles i use a single stage.
I also have Lee Collet neck sizing die, whch requires 1/4 to 1/2 a turn after it hits the shell holder to close the collet The Hornady press has a floating plate, it seems like this step is not good for the press.
So now I just full length resize on the progressive press. How many times can I do this before sizing? Does the AR's have plenty of room for case expansion? Any input on any of this situation would be great. Or how others use these progressive press's for rifle ammo. I have also thought about changing dies.
On my target and hunting rifles i use a single stage.