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Old 01-31-2009, 09:22 AM
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I have been relaoding pistol and revolver ammo from .380 to 44 mag. Never any bottleneck cases. Unless you count 30 carbine which has a slight taper which I belive headspaces on the mouth??. The 223 on the shoulder??

I want to start loading 223. Before I start loading for a semi auto AR15 I figured it was wise to load for by bolt action first. That way I can neck size and do not have to full length size them.

My question is on headspace. If I measure my empty fire formed brass and keep it trimmed to specified length and then keep my overall loaded length at or a little less than spec, do I need to worry or do any other measurements?
I have looked at guages such as the Wilson

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=456614

But do not see what that does that I do not do with my calipers?

I have read many articles on headspace and the more I read, the more I get confused.

Perhaps to much "headspace" in the 60's

Any pointers , links, advice appreciated.
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