Starting 223 Reloads - Am I Missing Anything?

[Raralith]

I'm finally getting into reloading 223, and have accumulated the bullets, powder, brass, and primers. My only problem is, I don't have the equipment beyond what I use to reload 40 S&W on a Lee turret press. I've done quite a bit of researching, and I'd like some feedback (or if I am missing anything) on the equipment and steps:

- Dillon Case Lube
- Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set 223 Remington
- Little Crow Gunworks World's Finest Trimmer 223 Remington
- Not sure if I should buy a chamfer and deburr tool or use the Lee kit ones I have?

Steps would be:
1. Inspect brass and sort by headstamp
2. Clean dirty brass with walnut media
3. Lube brass
4. Full length sizing on press
5. Polish and remove lube with corn media
6. Review brass OAL, trim those that are needed
7. On trimmed brass, chamfer and deburr with Lee kit tools
8. Prime, powder, bullet, crimp on press

[Dark Mod]

Looks good to me man. Enjoy it!

[chknlyps2]

Check primer pockets and flash holes for stuck media after second tumble

[mark501w]

crimping

Two schools of thought on crimping rifle I only crimp tube mag rifles, don't bother with the rest.

[GeoffLinder]

No crimp really needed if case mouth ID is .222 or less after resizing. If not, size die is not doing it's job properly.

Trim and chamfer/debur before 2nd tumble, trim everything to 1.750". You will only need to trim every couple firings this way. Uniform case length contributes to accuracy.

[damndave]

Looks right to me. Good luck.

[Jeymz]

I would invest in a headspace gage as well and run each resized case through it. This will let you know if you need to adjust your resizing die and/or trim.

[Sunday]

I would invest in a headspace gage as well and run each resized case through it. This will let you know if you need to adjust your resizing die and/or trim.

I started reloading in the early 1970s and 4 years ago bought case gauges. They are a tool to have!!!