Remember when we were talking about the unreliable nature of the Lee classid press? Well, you were right. Measuring the OAL (I refuse to use FL!!
) there is a difference of almost an 1/8th of an inch between rounds. Not only that, but many of the rounds have .02" of bulge in the neck and base of the brass.
I bought myself a few xmas gifts at Cabelas the other day that will help me prepare my brass better. When I was using the Lee for my 357 rounds, there were no issues. They fed in my lever action, and rotated freely in the revolver. But the semi auto 5.56 are a little more finicky, and I need to take a bit more time ensuring that they're put together properly.
That said, I bought 1000 rds of this the other day.
FederalŽ American EagleŽ TacticalŽ Rifle Ammunition
.223 Remington 55 Grain FMJ-BT 100rds
$34.99
Plus they give you a rebate form for another 5 cents off per round.
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/10339...fle-ammunition
edit: As I was getting the link to post, I bought another 300 rounds
$116 shipped is a smoking deal considering the 300 round freedom buckets are $169 before tax.
Merry Xmas, gun thread participants!