soundlzrd Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 So, I have been loading 9mm and 38 for a while on a 550. I have the components for 45 but am looking to start feeding my rifles too. On the learning curve, should I start with 223 or 300 blk? Does it matter? I only ask because when I was starting many recommended I started with pistol rounds. Thanks Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 223 cases are cheaper. What do you shoot more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundlzrd Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Neither right now if I'm honest. 2015 is the year I plan to learn how to properly shoot the rifle. Being able to afford it will make that easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I say go with 223 because there will be more people who have done that, and you can bum information from them easier. I am just getting stayed with 223 myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee blackman Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) What do you want to shoot with it? Any specific sport or game? Or just something in general? If your already hand loading that's a big plus. Having an idea of what you want to do with it can help selection. My answer when in question just get both... Edited February 16, 2015 by lee blackman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundlzrd Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Right now I plan to shoot paper with it, usually at an indoor range becuase thats where I can shoot easily. No sport really either. I did shoot my rifle in an IDPA stage, which was fun and the gun was amazing, but I relaized I need to learn how to shoot the gun better. I am loading on 9mm on the 550 regularly. Both is what I am thinking, but the conersion is adding up, and I am learning towards getting the kit do to 7.62x39 also so I can shoot the AK inside too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Weidhaas Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Right now I plan to shoot paper with it, usually at an indoor range becuase thats where I can shoot easily. No sport really either. I did shoot my rifle in an IDPA stage, which was fun and the gun was amazing, but I relaized I need to learn how to shoot the gun better. I am loading on 9mm on the 550 regularly. Both is what I am thinking, but the conersion is adding up, and I am learning towards getting the kit do to 7.62x39 also so I can shoot the AK inside too. Recommend you go .223. Very easy to load, chapter than 300BO. 300BO has limited application unless you run a suppressor. .223 is much more versatile and will allow you to shoot longer ranges if you choose. Also since your loading 9mm, your press is already set up for small primers. I load .223 on a 550 for 3 gun w/ great results. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Is 300blk a large primer case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Is 300blk a large primer case? No, the case is the same as a .223/5.56 case up to the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoz Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 300 BLK cases are a shortened and necked down 5.56 case. Many people who load for it convert 5.56 cases. Actually, it isn't that specialized a caliber either. Suppressed, non-suppresses, supersonic or subsonic. It's a fun caliber that I enjoy shooting just as much as .223/5.56. The only real limitation as far as I'm concerned is that you don't really want to extend it out past 300 yds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfilbey Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I jumped on the 300 BLK band wagon a number of years ago. It is not difficult to load for. Most of the 223 stuff works, shell plate, primer feed, etc. The big stumbling block to me has been components. Suitable bullets are three to four times what bullets cost for 223. Also suitable powder has been difficult to come by. Both situations are slowly improving but for best versatility, economy, and usefulness get the 223 (5.56). I have loaded them both for years and I shoot 10X more 5.56 as 300 Blk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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