tcoz
06-26-14, 06:58
I'm getting ready to begin loading .223 with my trusty Lee Classic Turret and I have a question about the best procedure. After cleaning the cases, my initial step will be to run them through the sizing/decapping die. I'll then trim, chamfer & deburr them and ream and/or remove the primer pocket crimp if one exists. My question involves the priming step. I use the Lee Safety Prime system which works great for pistol, but in this case since I'll be doing case prep between decapping and then seating a primer, I would have to run the case back up through the sizing die after prep in order to load a primer at the top of the ram stroke before seating it at the bottom of the stroke and I doubt whether cases should be run through a sizing die again after being prepped. So, should I load the little cup with a primer by hand before it would run the case into the die or should I run it all the way up without the case in the shell holder then put the case on when the ram is on the downward stroke or should I just buy a hand primer and not use the press at all for the priming step?
Any feedback would be appreciate. Thanks in advance.
Any feedback would be appreciate. Thanks in advance.