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My uncle is the reloader in the family, and he flat out refuses to reload .223 because according to him, it's tougher than normal. I'm no reloading expert, but is this a legit excuse?

I've been reloading for almost 20 years, and .223 /5.56 has always been pretty easy.

The hardest (for me, anyway, why, I don't know) has always been .45 ACP. You'd think a straight wall case would be much easier.

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Posted by chrisman17

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Member since Dec 2007

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Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:13 am to LongueCarabine

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The hardest (for me, anyway, why, I don't know) has always been .45 ACP. You'd think a straight wall case would be much easier.

You're doing it wrong then. :)

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Posted by KingRanch

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Posted on 8/24/14 at 10:58 am to LongueCarabine

I find 45 the easiest

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Posted by bapple

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Member since Oct 2010

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Posted on 8/24/14 at 11:02 am to LongueCarabine

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I've been reloading for almost 20 years, and .223 /5.56 has always been pretty easy.

The hardest (for me, anyway, why, I don't know) has always been .45 ACP.

I think the complete opposite. My favorite is 45. My least favorite are both .223 and 9mm because everything is so damn small. Everything is on a larger scale for 45.

To the OP, I have a basic reloading tutorial here:

Reloading Tutorial - Pistol and Rifle

Know that these videos are extremely basic for simple reloading. I still highly advise you read the information sections of reloading manuals before starting.

As others have said, it is very difficult to do anything stupid and cause some type of explosion. I know human beings are capable of some serious stupidity, but follow the charge weights and overall-lengths in the reloading guide and you should be okay.

Thanks for stopping by and best of luck to you.