Reload South African 223?

cdm85-251

March 03, 2003 07:20

I have been shooting some South African 223/5.56 from a battle pack that I purchased, and wondered if it can be reloaded. I have been saving most of the brass in hope that it can. Any advice would be appreciated.

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  Der Gebirgsjager

  March 03, 2003 08:26

  Have you ascertained the type of primers the brass is loaded with? If you have a bore light or a pen light and can peer into the mouth of the brass you should be able to see if there is one, centered flash hole (Boxer-type) or two off-set holes (Berdan-type). Since the mouth of the case is so small you may have to sacrifice one and cut it off below the neck to make this determination. Boxer should be readily reloadable with Small Rifle size primers. Berdan is not practical to reload as (1) it is difficult to remove the fired primers, (2) the primers are difficult to find and are expensive.

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  cdm85-251

  March 03, 2003 08:32

  Unfortunately I believe they do have the Berdan type primers. I worried that I might not be able to because it looks like the primers have been set with a couple marks in the case. Thanks for confirming this for me.

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  ItGoBang

  March 03, 2003 11:55

  HEY KID! You should have asked your brother in-law , that [:D]
  
  It will hurt you, More than it will hurt me..
  
  Life Member... N R A
  
  Thanks for all the help!

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