Lee Loadmaster Loading .223 - 5.56 NATO

In this video, you'll see how to load .223 / 5.56 NATO ammunition for your AR-15 or other rifle with the Lee Loadmaster progressive reloading press. You'll see die placement, press setup overview, and progressive reloading operation. Be sure to check out all of the HD videos, product reviews, and free reloading resources on www.ultimatereloader.com

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Lee
• Loadmaster
• .223
• Remington
• 5.56
• NATO
• Tactical
• Reloading
• Progressive

[RHECHWLYB1]

Hi Gav, I have a ar15 chambered to .223 only, can I reload 5.56mm nato brass in a .223 die safely, I was thinking of using RCBS small base dies for this, thanks

[gavintoobe]

@RHECHWLYB1 - That's a tricky one. You can size it to get it to chamber, but if you use .223 load data for 5.56 brass, that's not safe due to differences in case volume. It may be worth more research.

[argo84]

Hi Gavin great video as always. Do you think there is enough room on the turret to mount a Hornady Lock And Load powder dispenser? I find it difficult to adjust the Lee powder systems and prefer the Hornady. Thanks!

[gavintoobe]

@argo84 - Sounds like a great blog post. I'll look into it!

[MrBigcheese321]

@lethalpiercer530 cabelas, its like 250 on there websight

[lethalpiercer530]

Were can I buy this one do you know?

[sla052609]

just was wondering in reading about the lee load master i cant find out where the spent primers go and how they not mess with the turret .....looking to get one for 45 and 223 any tricks to help loading

[maverickdownunder]

i reload my used brass, i use CCI small rifle primers #400, hornady V-max 55g, and use varget powder. No problems yet and im shooting 1/2" groups at 300 meters. just take the time to measure your loads, make sure your primer pockets are uniform and your case lengths are identical and you will produce highly accurate ammo.

[redsuncivic]

hi, nice vids. I wanting to get into reloading mostly 223 and 45.

Do you feel this is the press I should get? thanks.

[909busa]

very nice video

[TheTxtreeman]

When going from pistol to rifles reloading did you have to change out the shell plate? I have the same press as you do and the only reason I ask is when changing from either 9mm or 40 cal fits the same shell plate and primmer tray. But needs to be changed when going to say .45 cal both primmer feeder and shell plate need to be changed out. I'm wanting to get into reloading rifle rounds but not real sure what needs to be changed if at all? I'm wanting to reload 223 270 and 308 rounds. I know