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If you are asking about the 5.7x28FN cartridge? They use the same .224" diameter bullets as any other center fire 22 rifle projectiles. And yes, they are reloadable.
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You can reload but do not expect to get several loads out of the brass. Compare the shoulder of a new case to a fired case and that will explain it. I have also heard that it is VERY touchy on slight differences in powder grains. I have dies but have not tried to reload it yet. I still have 3 cases of new ammo to useA 30cal will reach out and touch them. A 50cal will kick their butt.
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yes, you can reload. i do it from time to time.
i would not recommend it for people with little patience as it is a PITA. my older brother stopped reloading his because of the time it took compared to something easy like 9mm.Comment
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They sell reloading dies for it.
Hodgdon lists data for 35, 40 and 45gr bullets.
It uses 0.224" bullets.
I have also heard that it's a touchy case to reload both due to the shoulder and it being a blowback cartridge so you might need to lube the ammo after the rounds are loaded with something like one-shot that will dry and not leave them sticky.Randall Rausch
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Yes i reload them. I use true blue powder, small rifle primer, a-max bullet or nosler varmitNRA Life MemberComment
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The coating OP mentioned is on the cases, not the bullets.
I see a lot of doom and gloom about reloading 5.7. I even got flamed for mentioning that I reload it the same as a bottle neck rifle round with a few additions. The few additions are that I drop each and every sized case in a headspace case gauge. I have to do that because the shoulders blow forward quite a bit, so I have to check each case to ensure the sizing is within spec. Small changes in powder weight sometimes raises pressure quite a bit, so I started low and worked up to a mid level load and never went higher than that.
If your looking to hot rod load, I don't suggest it. If you must, work your load up in very small increments and once you get above mid level, weigh each charge individually instead of throwing charges from your powder measure (unless you weigh each after the throw).
I keep track of my brass lots, since I toss them after 2 loads, they don't last long.Comment
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Loading the 5.7 is not difficult, it's time consuming.
My recommendation is to load these on a single stage press and use a powder dispenser that weighs each drop. 40g bullets, 0.224 are the most recommended and used for reloading.
Other tips as also mentioned above.
1) do not clean the brass in any kind of media. Ultrasonic with water is best.
2) Inspection of your cases is required. Junk anything that doesn't look or sound good.
3) Buy a case gauge. Plunk each and every round.
4) Go slowly and start with the minimum powder recommend by the manufacturer for the weight of the projectile. Ladder up until you're comfortable and it's accurate.
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Good advice above, although there isn’t really any room for a ladder… there’s .3 gr difference between minimum and maximum charge IIRC, and that is nearly the margin of error depending on how you measure.
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I did a series on all things reloading related for the 5.7x28 a while back that may be of some help or info...
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I just finished reloading another batch of 280 .223 / 5.56 rounds this evening.
It is almost absurd the number of distinct steps that I’ve broken my process down into. Fourteen in all, or sixteen if I include decapping and the initial cleaning - four of those steps include measuring for headspace, case length, and OAL before and after crimping. It’s a very arduous process and not nearly as enjoyable as reloading straight walled rounds like .357 Mag where you can be more experimental. I’m always precise regardless of what I’m loading, but I worry that I’m not precise enough with my 5.56 rounds. So yeah, it can be done, but I’m not certain that it’s worth it, and it’s a chore.Comment
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I dunno dude, its a lot of expense and time spent if you don’t enjoy it.Comment
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If you don't enjoy the work, reloading is not for you.
It's not something to do only to save money.
That makes it work instead of fun.
If you start calculating your time at minimum wage and you are not buying in very large volume when component prices are low, it will be cheaper to buy loaded ammo.Randall Rausch
AR work: www.ar15barrels.com
Bolt actions: www.700barrels.com
Foreign Semi Autos: www.akbarrels.com
Barrel, sight and trigger work on most pistols and shotguns.
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So true! I figure reloading is cheaper than therapy and I'm no longer limber enough for yoga. I just threw a couple boxes of .38 Spl casings in the cleaner ... now that will be fun - already plan to make some SWC target loads on top of several different powders, do some +P defense loads, I'll be in my relaxation-zone this evening.Comment
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