HK Guns,
I borrowed your format I hope you don't mind.
I use a mix and match approach: Redding Body Die, and a Lee Collet Neck Die & Forster Bullet Seater Die, Lee Factory Crimp Die
I load on a single stage CH "H" Press
I use a RCBS Competition Powder Measure with Pistol Drum. TAC meters like water, so I try to load .2 grains low and trickle in.
I use what powder is available for 5.56 loading in today's market. Currently using Ramshot TAC.
I use CCI 450 primers exclusively. I had a 2 years supply of CCI 450's back in 2020, and today they are about the only primer readily available at a decent price, so why change.
I typically use either Nosler or Hornady 68 w/cannelure or Nosler 69 CC or 77 grain CC w/cannelure
I use either LC or Starline 5.56 brass. Starline has made major changes to their 5.56 Brass. Before it was very heavy, reducing capacity. New Starline brass now runs 1 grain heavier (brass weight not capacity) on average than LC and it's very good brass.
I use a Forster Original manual trimmer to trim each case to a consistent length.
I chamfer and deburr with my variable speed drill.
In fact every device I use either has a replaceable battery or is manually operated. Power outages won't stop me from reloading
I don't anneal, never found it worth it for AR use.
Lots of different ways to skin this cat and make accurate loads. Find the best way for you.....
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