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Reddit mentions of LEE PRECISION 223 Rem Gauge/Holder

Sentiment score: 4
Reddit mentions: 4

We found 4 Reddit mentions of LEE PRECISION 223 Rem Gauge/Holder. Here are the top ones.

LEE PRECISION 223 Rem Gauge/Holder
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    Features:
  • Made in USA
  • For 223 REM
  • Precise, easy way to trim to length and square the case mouth
  • Used with the Cutter and Lock Stud or Zip Trim
Specs:
Colormulticolor
Height2.0866141711 Inches
Length6.8503936938 Inches
Number of items1
Size.223 Calibre
Weight0.01 Pounds
Width19.8425196648 Inches

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Found 4 comments on LEE PRECISION 223 Rem Gauge/Holder:

u/SpareiChan · 3 pointsr/reloading

first of all

Secondly, I assume you mean this one, the lee cast iron turret is a great press and it will work for most applications, If you need to do things not involving the turret (like decapping of w/e) you can just pull the index rod out(it just pops out when you take the dies out) and it won't spin anymore.

For tumbler I can say wet tumbling is best but not feasable for everyone and walnut tumbling works fine. The frankfort arsenal kit is good choice.

Lee dies and hand trimmers are cheap and work good too. I wouldn't worry about a trimmer for 40 or 9 but get one for sure for 223 and 30-06. cutter + Insert

there's some more basics like decent case lube and components themselves but it's a step in the right direction.

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additional recommended things would be a kinetic bullet puller, digital scale, and calipers.

u/red__panda · 3 pointsr/reloading
  1. higher weight bullets will give a slight better performance for wind but not worth it for plinking ammo.

  2. I dont know, i just use enough powder that cycles the system successfully.

  3. YES I use a lee hand stimmer with a cutter and stud in a drill.

  4. for 223 it do not think the price of brass is worth spending all the time to anneal.

u/InformationHorder · 3 pointsr/reloading

Opinions will vary wildly, but if you're going to start and really aren't sure if you'll stick with it, get a quality single stage press. Scour Craigslist and keep an eye out for deals on Amazon. If you don't stick with it a quality single stage will be easiest to get most of your money back on. If you like it, a quality single stage will always come in handy when you make special pet loads for accuracy, even if you upgrade to a progressive some day.

If you're fairly certain you're going to stick with it, and plan to load for bulk, a turret/progressive press hybrid like the Lee Classic Turret press where you can take the indexing rod out and use it as a single stage if need be might be a good middle of the road choice. Opinions on progressive presses vary and usually generate a lot of discussion, but for your current situation it's a great way to check off a lot of boxes, and it runs only slightly more than Lee's single stage.

As far as cheapest route without buying crap, not everything that's cheap is crap, but there are a few plces where not skimping gets you way more value. Because of this, you are much better off getting stuff separately to get better value. Buy the dies from whoever you want, .223 and 5.56 are the same set, and quality level is up to you. For most plinking purposes Lee is just fine, but if you're loading for a bolt action the Hornady or Redding dies can get you more accuracy for a lot more (relatively speaking) money. Then buy a good digital scale, a good chamfer and deburring tool (not that shitty Lee abomination. Seriously, fuck that thing. Your hands will thank you), a cutter (plus associated gauge and shell holder for a drill), a powder funnel, a puller for when you dick it up, and a nice set of calipers and you're off to a solid start for under $350.

u/50calPeephole · 2 pointsr/reloading

I reload 9mm and 5.56, here's my experience:

  1. Lee Breech Lock Challenger Kit: $120 shipped
  2. Electronic scale $30
  3. Reloading trays (2) $5 ea.
  4. Case de-burrer thingy $25
  5. Misc Case length trimming widgets $10
  6. Reloading Manual: I found mine free online in .pdf form, but take your pick.
  7. Bullet puller $12

    Instruction manual Seriously though, this guy is one of the best reloading resources around.